Look into native trees that would help block the view.

Lilacs are not recommended for North Texas. Vitex is a better choice, and they are very fast growing. They are deciduous, though. Rose of Sharon’s are deciduous and slow growers. You need evergreen trees and shrubs around a pool; hollies (Yaupon, Nellie Stevens, Fosters Holly), magnolias such as Little Gem. Yew podocarpus makes a good screen but they’re somewhat slow growing. Viburnums might work too, if you’re interested in blooming options. They can get big quickly.

Now is a good time to plan your screen and then plant in the fall. If you plant in June, you’ll have to water the heck out of your new plantings come July and August.

ETA: Adding this for clarity. I referenced lilacs, because someone had posted before me recommending them. Now it appears that post is missing.

Thank you! This was very helpful! Can you recommend a viburnum? They sound perfect but seem to have a variety of choices.

Hi, lovepcrh. I agree, there are many viburnums to choose from. You can narrow it down by deciding if you want deciduous or evergreen. My viburnum experience is limited to the smaller evergreen varieties such as Spring Bouquet. Mine have been in the ground for over 10 years and are about 6’ tall and 4’ wide. But I found an article that references Howard Garrett, where he recommends Leatherleaf or Walters viburnum if you want tall evergreens.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/lifestyle/2020/03/04/go-green-all-year-long-with-these-great-evergreen-tree-choices-for-north-texas/%3foutputType=amp

Your best bet would be to visit a real garden center such as Weston’s or Northaven Gardens.