Choose something that will be in fullest glory the month(s) you will be spending the most time at the pool. Will it be August?

July and August. I would like trees with height.

Maybe 5 arborvitae with river birch on each side?

Is the fence your property line? I assumed it was the pool fence, and your property included the lovely grounds on the other side, in which case I would want to leave some opening for a view. If not, and you want total screen, the hedge is best. How high does it need to be? How dense? It seems a shade to hide the attractive fence.

Yes, property line. We would like some privacy from the neighbors yard.

Arborvitae are most attractive when kept simple. Depending on how they are spaced, you can have partial privacy or full privacy, as they can grow into becoming a full hedge if closely spaced, as shown in the photo below. If you want to create more privacy from the neighbor's yard, 5 arborvitae is probably not enough.

Christi, on behalf of Thos. Baker

Thank you for the ideas. Here's a couple more pics. The lower pic is a continuation to the right. Would like something to cover view of neighbors house.

I'm also looking for ideas for circle area under crab apple. I would love to get rid of the rocks but overwhelmed with the thought of it!

So beautiful, Christi. There are not enough gardens of this kind.

Hi jyluks. It is a truly exceptional work of art.

Christi, on behalf of Thos. Baker