The Art Of Swimming Pool Landscaping December 7, 2007
Posted by Peter in landscaping. trackbackThe swimming pool is in and you are imagining pool parties and the neighbors coming over and marveling at your swimming pool landscaping. But the current reality of your swimming pool landscaping is that it needs some work, actually, a lot of work. The blank outline of your swimming pool landscape can seem a little off putting, but few basic steps can get things on the right track to enhancing your swimming pool landscape.
Fences and Decking
Fences are at their most basic, for safety. They need to be there and depending on the area where you live, may actually be required by law. If you have to have one, you are stuck with having an ugly wiry fence, take your time to choose one that will accent the look of your swimming pool area. The fence must be placed far enough from the pool to allow a few plants to be planted around the fence, but not so far as to leave lots of empty space around the pool.
When installing a pool, pay attention to the kind of bricking used. Good bricks are enough to enhance the look of the pool, without having to add anything. If you plan to add a deck, then make sure that it compliments the pool. Adding a deck just for the sake of it might turn out to be a waste of money. A deck can extend all the way to the pool if you desire.
Swimming Pool Landscaping And Plant Choice
Choosing the right plants is very important. Trees around your pool, even ones that were there before the pool was put in, will contribute to the mess in the swimming pool when they start to shed their leaves. If trees are planted then make sure that they have big leaves, rather than lots of little ones. The bigger ones are easier to scoop up. Evergreen shrubs like junipers will keep your pool cleaner as they don’t lose all their leaves.
Flowering bushes are certainly pretty. They can add a lot of extra color to a duller section of the lawn. The insects attracted by these bushes are not wanted around the pool area, bees will sting when provoked, which will be when you are having fun around the pool. Avoid these bushes to keep from being stung.
Potted plants offer a valuable way to add some plants around the pool without having to plant them permanently. Get some plants in pots and use them to add color to the swimming pool landscape. They can be moved around for different effects, or planted at a later stage when their position has been set.
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