Article Swimming Pool Landscape Design Ideas By Probuilt Staff July 08, 2022

Congratulations! You’ve made an exciting investment by getting a backyard swimming pool. (Or, at the very least, you are seriously considering it.) What a thrilling time for you! You have invested in your future as you begin to create memories and enjoy opportunities for fun, family, fitness, and friends. Hopefully, you are enjoying your pool immensely.

But what if you want to take it up a notch and create a stunning backyard oasis? Well, it’s definitely something to consider. By keeping a focus on low-maintenance rocks, hedges, plants, and more, you can create your own slice of heaven on earth right in your own backyard.

To get started, think of your pool as the focal point of the backyard and then work around that image. Then, have your design elements radiate from that center. Picture your pool in the center of an image and then envision four rings radiating out from that center.

Next, draw up a plan for each ring. You may want plants or a garden in one ring. You may choose a patio or deck to be the other ring. Another ring may be a transitional area, such as a walkway to the back door. The final ring could be an outdoor kitchen, fire pit, or lounge area. Use your imagination or become inspired by this gallery of stunning ideas.

When considering elements to add to your backyard pool setting, you also need to consider the overall style and architecture of your home. Notice the colors, textures, and patterns used in its presentation. When you work in concert with these patterns, textures, and colors when designing the landscaping around the pool, you will ensure continuity and compatibility. As a result, the design will appear to be a seamless integration between the house, the pool, and the backyard.

Choosing the Right Plants to Complement Your Backyard Setting.

In addition to providing softer lines to your pool and adding a layer of eye-catching aesthetics, plants also provide an element of privacy. If the thought of plants, trees, and shrubs makes you think you will be in for hours of maintenance work to keep them looking good, however, then opt for the low-maintenance variety. Think: ornamental grasses, broad-leafed evergreens, and ground covers.

Also, when choosing plants for your landscape design, refrain from installing plants with thorns or prickles, those that bear fruit, or anything with complex and invasive root systems. These will all bring debris to the pool area, which will make keeping your pool clean a bit more challenging.

When it comes to trees, consider ones that don’t drop leaves, such as pine, spruce, and cedar trees. You should also opt for trees that can provide a bit of shade for those hotter days without completely blocking the sun on cooler days.

Choosing a Fence

If you have little kids and/or pets, then a fence should definitely be considered. In some places, it might even be the law. Be sure to check local ordinances.

Plus, if you can lock up your pool area, you will have more peace of mind. Designed appropriately, a fence can give you the privacy you need while still providing that elegant finishing touch.

Choosing Outdoor Lighting

Lighting in and around the swimming pool is essential for safety. It should be placed in the deep end of the pool, on the pool steps, and around the perimeter of the pool. If you have any pathways leading to the house from the pool or have a patio or deck adjacent to the pool, lighting should also be installed in those areas. Many pool builders recommend quality LED lighting for backyard spaces.

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