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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Hannah Ziegler

I thought potted plants were an afterthought – then Steve Martin’s resort-worthy pool area showed me their power

Steve Martin.

All too often, pools can lose some of their personality and remain concrete holes when there is a lack of decor around, whether this be through patio furniture or plants.

When it comes to the latter, we're taking cues from Steve Martin's '80s home. The LA property featured a Bauhaus-style pool, minimal in its clean, white façade. However, it is enlivened with a row of potted plants lining the perimeter; a fantastic pool landscaping idea more than 40 years later.

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