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As summer takes hold for many of us this time of the year, a number of homeowners look to add a bit of fun to their backyards, whether that means a garden, some landscaping adornment to improve the appearance of the yard, or maybe a deck. However, many are also thinking of adding pools to the property, even if they are relatively inexpensive. Instead of purchasing something that will last only for a season or might look tacky in the yard, many homeowners are also considering custom backyard pools to add to their properties.

Many swimming pool options are available to accommodate anyone’s yard landscaping. Today’s custom backyard pools are much more likely to be in ground, meaning that the design will easily fit into one’s landscaped yard with a minimal impact on property aesthetics. In ground pools are in demand, since they are also much easier to maintain than the traditional above ground pool, less likely to be destroyed by inclement weather during construction, and easier to maneuver around when one is doing yard maintenance.

Custom backyard pools do not have to sacrifice the natural landscaping of your backyard, either. Custom pools, no matter if they are in ground or above ground, can be placed in a yard with minimal impact on the property’s condition. Grass and other flora do not have to be affected by construction of backyard pools. Additionally, these pools can enhance the appearance of a backyard and fit in well with a landscaping scheme.

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Jeff Erkfritz, owner of Clearwater Pools and Service of Ann Arbor, says he likes to talk to his customers about their expectations before he begins work.

“We ask what the needs are for the pool and we design the pool to fit those needs,” says Erkfritz, whose company specializes in in-ground pools.

A well-designed pool should also flow with the backyard’s landscaping and home’s architectural style, he adds.

Pointing to the slow economy, Erkfritz says he’s been doing a lot more high-end work, and there have been fewer inquiries about in-ground pools from middle-class homeowners.

Whatever style of pool you choose, Erkfritz says, keep in mind it’ll require an investment of time as well as money. But it’s worth it, he says, because you’ll get instant entertainment without leaving your home.

“With the rising gas prices, they can create something in their backyards that they can actually enjoy,” Erkfritz says. “You get what you put into it. If you put time in testing the water, you’ll get a lot out of it.”

Chemicals to keep the water clean usually range from $200 to $500 annually, depending on the pool’s size.

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Experts say more and more locals head onto large patios and decks, into pools and onto intricately landscaped lawns.

Last summer, Christine and Joseph DeLeo added an in-ground pool to the yard of their Hollidaysburg home. It was an addition that they had wanted since moving into their home four years ago.

According to local experts, the DeLeos have hit two of the big three elements of outdoor spaces — pools, patios and decks and landscaping.

Pools are a key component of many outdoor spaces, says Bob Sutton, co-owner of Holiday Pools & Spas in Duncansville.

“(Some) people will do their whole yard over when they put in an in-ground pool — landscaping and a little shed or something to store things in,” he says. “Above-grounds are usually not as elaborate, but they’re still building a shed or doing some landscaping. The pool becomes the centerpiece of their backyard.”

‘‘What we do is kind of the backyard/outdoor room concept,’’ says Steve Martin, owner of Tussey Mountain Landscaping in Hollidaysburg. ‘‘That varies from small to grand.’’

Martin, who has been doing landscaping for 18 years, says he’s seen the business boom.

‘‘I think you’re seeing growth in it every year,’’ Martin says. ‘‘But in that last five years there seems to be more emphasis (on landscaping).’’

Tussey Mountain also does more traditional landscaping, with elaborate lighting, stone paths, concrete walkways and pads and plants and trees.

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So the pool is finally installed, and for all intents and purposes it’s swimming time. But that’s not to say your pool project is done: far from it, in fact. Just plopping a concrete box in the ground and filling it with water is hardly a noteworthy swimming pool design. If you don’t mind jeers and scorns from your upper-crust neighbors, feel free to enjoy the cool water and call it good. If you want your pool to look as good as it feels, however, your job isn’t finished.

There are many things to consider when planning your pool’s landscaping. How much room do you have to work with?

Are you considering an allinclusive design that dominates your entire back yard, or are you just thinking of a patio or deck around the pool itself? For an above-ground pool, a deck may be your quickest and least-costly option. If you have an inground pool that already has a scarred concrete patio, however, finishing the project is going to require a little bit more in-the-dirt work.

There are literally hundreds of elements that you could incorporate into a landscaping design. You’ll want to start your design out with the basics, however. Work from the inside out by deciding how you want your walkways to lay out. Is there simply going to be one that leads from your backdoor to the pool, or are you planning on having some more scenic detours?

Multiple walkways could lead one to the pool and another to a scenic area with a rock garden, some shrubs, a flower garden, a natural landscape and a gazebo. The options are literally limitless.

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So your children or grandchildren have somehow convinced you to get a pool. Look at it as an interesting landscaping opportunity. At the least, if you are landscaping for above ground pools, the first thing you have to think about is a deck to access the pool. And a deck has plenty of decorative possibilities. Besides the hardscape, the landscaping for above ground pools often includes plants around the pool%26#039;s perimeter and something growing on the deck itself.

Decking The Walls

Okay, it is possible to not build a deck for your pool. They can sell you a ladder that fits over the edge for pool access. But not only is that not a pretty solution, it is impractical. The pool is not just for swimming, it is also for lounging. Good landscaping for above ground pools must include a place for parents to sit while they watch their kids, a place to jump out and play %26#034;Marco Polo%26#034; and a clean place to dry off before going in the house.

The deck does not have to be very big or elaborate. Something as small as a ten by ten foot platform is enough for a few deck chairs. Some people end up making a deck that completely encircles the pool. Either way, if you are handy enough, this is an easy do-it-yourself project. Otherwise, the pool company can recommend builders.

Also, some people recommend constructing a fence around the pool. If you have very young children (or young children run around in your neighborhood), consider a fence. The fence can be a decorative part of the hardscape. For example, hang decorations or plant vines around it.

Creating An Oasis

The plants for landscaping above ground pools must be able to take full sun, and even an occasional splash of chlorine water.

If you plan to put shrubs around the pool%26#039;s perimeter, choose something that stays short and rarely needs pruning. Landscaping for above ground pools involves avoiding plants that can drop leaves or debris into the water. And if you are pruning near the pool, some of those cuttings are going to end up clogging your filter. And do not select a shrub that will grow so fast it blocks access to the pool machinery.

Adding tropical-looking flowers to the deck is a great oasis touch. Pick plants that can take the full sun. Canna lilies are a good choice, for example. Something like lantanas are pretty too, but they may be prone to dropping flowers into the water.

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So your children or grandchildren have somehow convinced you to get a pool. Look at it as an interesting landscaping opportunity. At the least, if you are landscaping for above ground pools, the first thing you have to think about is a deck to access the pool. And a deck has plenty of decorative possibilities. Besides the hardscape, the landscaping for above ground pools often includes plants around the pool%26#039;s perimeter and something growing on the deck itself.

Decking The Walls

Okay, it is possible to not build a deck for your pool. They can sell you a ladder that fits over the edge for pool access. But not only is that not a pretty solution, it is impractical. The pool is not just for swimming, it is also for lounging. Good landscaping for above ground pools must include a place for parents to sit while they watch their kids, a place to jump out and play %26#034;Marco Polo%26#034; and a clean place to dry off before going in the house.

The deck does not have to be very big or elaborate. Something as small as a ten by ten foot platform is enough for a few deck chairs. Some people end up making a deck that completely encircles the pool. Either way, if you are handy enough, this is an easy do-it-yourself project. Otherwise, the pool company can recommend builders.

Also, some people recommend constructing a fence around the pool. If you have very young children (or young children run around in your neighborhood), consider a fence. The fence can be a decorative part of the hardscape. For example, hang decorations or plant vines around it.

Creating An Oasis

The plants for landscaping above ground pools must be able to take full sun, and even an occasional splash of chlorine water.

If you plan to put shrubs around the pool%26#039;s perimeter, choose something that stays short and rarely needs pruning. Landscaping for above ground pools involves avoiding plants that can drop leaves or debris into the water. And if you are pruning near the pool, some of those cuttings are going to end up clogging your filter. And do not select a shrub that will grow so fast it blocks access to the pool machinery.

Adding tropical-looking flowers to the deck is a great oasis touch. Pick plants that can take the full sun. Canna lilies are a good choice, for example. Something like lantanas are pretty too, but they may be prone to dropping flowers into the water.

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So your children or grandchildren have somehow convinced you to get a pool. Look at it as an interesting landscaping opportunity. At the least, if you are landscaping for above ground pools, the first thing you have to think about is a deck to access the pool. And a deck has plenty of decorative possibilities. Besides the hardscape, the landscaping for above ground pools often includes plants around the pool%26#039;s perimeter and something growing on the deck itself.

Decking The Walls

Okay, it is possible to not build a deck for your pool. They can sell you a ladder that fits over the edge for pool access. But not only is that not a pretty solution, it is impractical. The pool is not just for swimming, it is also for lounging. Good landscaping for above ground pools must include a place for parents to sit while they watch their kids, a place to jump out and play %26#034;Marco Polo%26#034; and a clean place to dry off before going in the house.

The deck does not have to be very big or elaborate. Something as small as a ten by ten foot platform is enough for a few deck chairs. Some people end up making a deck that completely encircles the pool. Either way, if you are handy enough, this is an easy do-it-yourself project. Otherwise, the pool company can recommend builders.

Also, some people recommend constructing a fence around the pool. If you have very young children (or young children run around in your neighborhood), consider a fence. The fence can be a decorative part of the hardscape. For example, hang decorations or plant vines around it.

Creating An Oasis

The plants for landscaping above ground pools must be able to take full sun, and even an occasional splash of chlorine water.

If you plan to put shrubs around the pool%26#039;s perimeter, choose something that stays short and rarely needs pruning. Landscaping for above ground pools involves avoiding plants that can drop leaves or debris into the water. And if you are pruning near the pool, some of those cuttings are going to end up clogging your filter. And do not select a shrub that will grow so fast it blocks access to the pool machinery.

Adding tropical-looking flowers to the deck is a great oasis touch. Pick plants that can take the full sun. Canna lilies are a good choice, for example. Something like lantanas are pretty too, but they may be prone to dropping flowers into the water.

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The Art Of Swimming Pool Landscaping

You just fulfilled your dream of putting a swimming pool in your backyard, and you can already envision the amazing pool parties and neighborhood get-togethers that will fill your summer weekends for years to come. Only one thing stands between you and your first big party: the challenge of landscaping your swimming pool area. Staring at the blank canvas of yard around your pool can make swimming pool landscaping seem like a daunting task, but if you follow these easy tips, your poolside will be gorgeous.

Swimming Pool Landscaping Begins With The Right Fence And Decking

Fencing a swimming pool is a major safety precaution that every pool owner needs to follow. In fact, many cities require fences as a part of getting a swimming pool permit. Since your fence will be a major focal point around your pool take the time to choose one that will look attractive next to your house and provide a great backdrop for swimming pool landscaping. Don t make the mistake of placing your fence too close to your pool, or you won t have room to place plants around your pool.

Depending on the type of pool you have, the way that you surround your pool will vary. Above ground pools often have wrap around wooden decks and in ground pools are often wrapped in cement sidewalks or flagstones. Choose decking that compliments the shape of the pool, type of fence surrounding it, and the type of swimming pool landscaping you want to pursue.

Swimming Pool Landscaping And Plant Choice

When you are landscaping your swimming pool area, sometimes the plants you don t choose are as important as the plants you do choose. Many people like the idea of shade around the pool, but planting trees around the pool means you will be cleaning leaves out of the pool on a regular basis. If you want shade choose evergreen shrubs, such as junipers and you will have a cleaner pool.

It is very tempting to plant highly fragrant or flowering shrubs next to your pool. As beautiful as a flowering bush can be, it can also be a haven for bees. If you don t want to deal with bee stings at pool parties, skip the types of shrubs that attract these insects.

A great way to bring foliage near your pool, with the ability to keep things portable, is to plant shrubs and annuals in containers and spread them out around your swimming pool.

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The Art Of Swimming Pool Landscaping

You just fulfilled your dream of putting a swimming pool in your backyard, and you can already envision the amazing pool parties and neighborhood get-togethers that will fill your summer weekends for years to come. Only one thing stands between you and your first big party: the challenge of landscaping your swimming pool area. Staring at the blank canvas of yard around your pool can make swimming pool landscaping seem like a daunting task, but if you follow these easy tips, your poolside will be gorgeous.

Swimming Pool Landscaping Begins With The Right Fence And Decking

Fencing a swimming pool is a major safety precaution that every pool owner needs to follow. In fact, many cities require fences as a part of getting a swimming pool permit. Since your fence will be a major focal point around your pool take the time to choose one that will look attractive next to your house and provide a great backdrop for swimming pool landscaping. Don t make the mistake of placing your fence too close to your pool, or you won t have room to place plants around your pool.

Depending on the type of pool you have, the way that you surround your pool will vary. Above ground pools often have wrap around wooden decks and in ground pools are often wrapped in cement sidewalks or flagstones. Choose decking that compliments the shape of the pool, type of fence surrounding it, and the type of swimming pool landscaping you want to pursue.

Swimming Pool Landscaping And Plant Choice

When you are landscaping your swimming pool area, sometimes the plants you don t choose are as important as the plants you do choose. Many people like the idea of shade around the pool, but planting trees around the pool means you will be cleaning leaves out of the pool on a regular basis. If you want shade choose evergreen shrubs, such as junipers and you will have a cleaner pool.

It is very tempting to plant highly fragrant or flowering shrubs next to your pool. As beautiful as a flowering bush can be, it can also be a haven for bees. If you don t want to deal with bee stings at pool parties, skip the types of shrubs that attract these insects.

A great way to bring foliage near your pool, with the ability to keep things portable, is to plant shrubs and annuals in containers and spread them out around your swimming pool.

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Do You Have an Inground Pool? You Need Backyard Landscaping Ideas

You just had an inground pool installed in the backyard, and you and your family look forward to spending many to summer days in it. However, while you have the pool area separated from the rest of the yard by a chain link fence, you want the backyard landscaping to compliment the pool area. Thus, you are in need of some backyard landscaping ideas.

About Backyard Landscaping Ideas

Since you became the proud owner of the inground pool, you have been meticulous in making sure that the pool and the pool area itself is very clean. However, you have not really consider how the pool area would look if it had certain themes. These themes would lend themselves well to various backyard landscaping ideas.

If you frequent you local home improvement center, you have probably noticed that there are often tall poles with lights at the top. These are often used to light backyards during barbecues. However, they could also be used at night for illumination while you are swimming in the pool at night.

Thus, if you take these illuminated poles and strategically place them throughout the backyard, it really can add to the overall ambience. However, while that is one backyard landscaping idea that you can integrate, you also need some decorations that can be easily seen during the day.

You have probably seen in various gardening centers large pots that contain groups of colorful flowers. These make for wonderful backyard landscaping ideas, because you can place these pots in a variety of different places. Start in the pool area, and place a pot in each corner. Then, place a pot or two in various areas of the backyard so that there can be flowers everywhere!

Something that many people don t think about is the possibility of weeds growing in the pool areas. Weeds are surprisingly strong, and can sometimes poke up in the cracks of the cement, as well as grow through the chain link fence. If you have a yard that is prone to lots of weeds, a backyard landscaping idea is make sure the lawn is weed wacked along with being mowed at least once a week.

Of course, the backyard landscaping ideas are contingent upon the overall size of the lawn. If much of the lawn is now taken up by the pool, you will have a different set of option than if the pool was just a section of the lawn. If you want more information about backyard landscaping ideas, be sure to search the internet for various reputable website about the topic. You are sure to find the right backyard landscaping ideas with the proper research.

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