Landscape Design Articles & Resources  AddThis Feed Button EnhanceScape RSS Feeds


Pool Landscape Ideas

Print This
AddThis Social Bookmark Button

A pool can bring a lot of value to a home, but without installing landscape and hardscape around the pool area, some value is lost. Pools are often installed in the summer, so take the time now to consider some different landscape options for your pool area.

One of the most important things to consider with pool landscaping is to focus on low-maintenance plants and flowers. You don’t want to add greenery that will add leaves and debris to your pool if it is not trimmed often. Zinnias are a colorful perennial that holds its leaves for a long time, so you won’t have to worry about it causing a mess in your pool.

Pools are often placed in areas that get a lot of direct sunlight, so make sure you select plants that thrive in the sun. For plant ideas, talk to a landscape installation expert.

As far as hardscape is concerned, building a patio or a deck around your pool maximizes the uses for the area. Along with becoming a place for entertaining, adding a patio around a pool adds to the value of one’s home.

Consider adding a patio covering of some kind if your pool and surrounding patio receive direct sun. This will add some shade to your pool area, allowing you to use the pool more on hot summer days.

Fencing around pool areas is important for safety and privacy. If you have small children or animals, a fence around your pool is a necessity. A fence with a locking gate provides safety, and if built at a certain height, can create a sense of privacy around your pool for you and your family.

Adding the right hardscape and landscape to your pool area can increase property value, as well as make your pool a safe and beautiful place to enjoy for years to come.