Although it is generally pretty hardy, overwatering is a risk. Hostas are very popular for garden borders because they're soft-leaved, dependable, and they're very happy in shadier areas.

More: Border for three seasons Pool garden border Borders don't have to be large or complex to have visual impact; just four or five well-chosen plants can work wonders. Here, a border of purple ...

This garden's design ... hedges, which frame the pool in two rows of varying heights. Ilex is a popular evergreen alternative to boxwood for borders. We all love these medium flowering shrubs ...