We are just
weeks away from Summer, and I can’t
wait! My sister-in-law and I were talking on the phone the other day about
opening our pools, and that’s when it hit me: I should really get some landscape
around my pool, because it’ll stand out like a sore thumb otherwise. I got
right on the phone with my favorite designers at Jersey Landscaping, LLC to see
what they recommended. And as usual, they came up with some terrific ideas for pool
patio designs for my in-ground pool AND my sister-in-law’s above ground pool!
Need some
ideas for swimming pool landscaping? Here are some things to remember:
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Get to the “root” of it all: Whatever you do, avoid trees with invasive root systems. It
doesn’t matter if your pool is in the ground or above it: roots can do some
serious damage. So any pool landscape ideas you come up with should include foliage
that won’t crack concrete or push up through the bottom and into the liner.
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“Leave” mess behind: Shrubs, big plants and trees all drop their leaves twice a
year. That means those leaves might drop right onto your
pool cover, causing unnecessary strain.
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Keep the pool painless: Roses are beautiful, sure – but do you really want them
anywhere near kids? If you opt for a natural landscape around the pool without
stone or pavers, you need to be prepared for some muddy feet. Those muddy feet
can slip, and the last thing you want is for someone to end up in the rose
bushes.
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Expand the patio: The newest pool patio designs are more than just wooden
decks. For a really spectacular look, talk to a professional about using the
hearty Bluestone to create a special pool patio. Designs can include rock
walls, waterfalls (if you’ve got some dough), or pavers that lead swimmers down
a specific path to the pool.
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Make it match: Keep your swimming pool landscaping consistent with the rest of your
décor. If you have an elaborate backyard that features hardscapes, fountains or
a large koi pond, ask your contractor about how best to blend the landscape
around your pool with already existing designs. If your yard is full of
flowers, then see which flowers are hearty enough to stand up to some
chlorinated water. Also, “bee” careful: flowers that attract bees should be
NOWHERE near your pool. Ever. Neither should plants that attract a lot of
pests, because the last thing you want is to have to spray toxic chemicals
anywhere near your pool.
There are just a few of the many pool landscaping ideas you
might use. And remember: just because your pool is above ground doesn’t mean
you can’t landscape around it – especially if you plan on keeping that pool for
as long as you live there. So go on and give Jersey Landscaping, LLC a call!
You’ll be glad you did. 
