Pool Side Landscaping
Above ground pool landscaping that’s economical and a garden asset
The above ground pool has become a popular alternative to the more expensive in ground pool, for a number of reasons. For one thing, it’s affordable. If you rent your home, and decide to move, you can take it with you. You don’t need to hire a pool maintenance company to keep it clean and safe. A pool, whether in ground or above ground, is a magnet for kids, providing lots of summer fun. However, there’s no deep end or diving board involved with the above ground pool, so it’s also a safer prospect for young kids. In cold winter climates, the above ground pool is much less of a hassle to empty and bed down for the winter.
If you’re thinking about setting up an above ground pool for the summer, this makes a great project for the winter months. There’s not too much effort involved in setting up the pool, but now is a good time to plan your above ground pool landscaping design, ready to go by late spring.
Perhaps the only drawback of the above ground pool is that, without some thoughtful above ground pool landscaping, it lacks the aesthetic value of the in ground pool. Here we offer some above ground pool landscaping ideas that solve that problem handily. Let’s explore some of your options.
With decking surrounding the pool, you satisfy several design and function objectives. If you situate your pool such that you have eight feet of decking on all sides, there’s plenty of room for sunbathing, with chaise lounges and chairs for relaxation. Better than a day at the beach. When you build in stair access and a railing, you’ve got an attractive and comfortable gathering place. This also makes it easy to supervise the kids at play, while you kick back and read a book.
Deck lighting is another component you want to consider for your above ground pool landscaping design. Hot summer days extend your use of the pool well into the evening hours. Installing a simple solar lighting system provides more hours to make use of your pool.
When you make your deck design, incorporate a few well placed planter boxes for additional visual appeal. Choose low maintenance flowers, such as gazanias, marguerites or ice plant, that will thrive in the summer months. Plantings of a single species gives a unified and cheerful appearance to your above ground pool landscaping design.
Make a place on the deck for a patio table and umbrella for a quick lunch or dinner spot. Cook up some burgers and serve your crowd, buffet style.
While a real lawn may suffer from liberal doses of chlorine, splashed around by rambunctious kids, artificial turf does not. A four foot perimeter of artificial turf makes a safe and durable addition to your above ground pool landscaping scheme.
With your above ground pool, surrounded by twelve feet of these landscaping goodies, you’ll have the most popular summer hotspot in the neighborhood!
