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Swimming Pool
Landscaping
After inventing the swimming pool, people
realized that they spend more time relaxing around the pool. So instead of treating
it as a ‘great bath’ as it was supposed to be in the ancient days, start
adding more accessories such as rock features, waterfalls, poolside
furniture, luxury lighting to enhance the pool setting.
Find more info on poolside landscaping:
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What is Landscaping
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Principles of Landscape Design
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Water Features, Rock Features, Beach Entries
and Baja Steps Photo Gallery
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Illuminate Areas for Safety, Security and
Aesthetics
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Landscaping Design around the Swimming Pool
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Garden Fountains, Garden Ponds &
Waterfalls
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Personal and Environmental Considerations in
Pool Landscaping
Landscaping
Landscaping refers to any activity that modifies the visible features of an
area of land. Landscaping is both science and art, and requires good
observation and design skills. A good landscaper understands the elements of
nature and construction, and blends them accordingly.
The
Principles of Landscape Design
Balance in design; creating themes, display of colors is some of the
principles discussed here.
Swimming
Pool Privacy, Safety, Beauty and Convenience
Privacy, safety, beauty and convenience are some of the considerations to
keep in mind when landscaping around swimming pools. Along with such
considerations the usage of plants, patios, fencing etc. are mentioned here.
Poolscapes
Poolscapes transform average pools into complete backyard environments.
Whether it is water features, lighting, controls, or accessories, your choices
for your poolscape will add beauty and functionality to your pool.
Swimming Pools
Landscaping Ideas
Possibilities abound to integrate natural landscaping elements with any pool,
whether yours is a new construction or remodeling. Some possibilities for
landscaping include colorful gardens, existing trees and shrubs, existing and
new plants, rock gardens and elevations.
Water Features,
Rock Features, Beach Entries and Baja Steps Photo Gallery
View the pictures related to water features, rock features etc.
Water Falls
Ten tips for building waterfalls around your pool.
Water Garden
Pictures
Create a natural aquatic landscape by installing a water garden around your
pool.
Click here to see
pictures on ponds
More Water Garden Pictures
There are many different kinds of water gardens: secluded ponds, fountains,
and ornate birdbaths, even curving beds of river rock. View pictures here.
Flower Gardens
Flowering shrubs are an essential aesthetic element in our garden designs,
and are often combined with other kinds of plants to create a pleasing
effect.
Natural Pools or
Swimming Ponds
Natural pools in North
America are architecturally designed to correspond with the
pool's environment. Natural pools may incorporate rocks, waterfalls and beach
entrances as important design essentials.
Romancing the
Pool
The smooth plaster bottom. The shiny waterline tile. The sunlight reflecting
on the cool, clear water. These are the makings of a pool buyer’s fantasy.
What most pool buyers do not realize, however, is that they will be spending
a lot more time looking at and lounging beside their pools than swimming in
them. So it stands to reason that the entire poolscape deserves a lot more
attention than it traditionally gets.
Pool
Side Lighting
Illumination is the last thing potential intruders want to encounter. And at
the same time landscape lighting makes your home more beautiful. So installing
exterior lights from pathways to poolside will increase everyone’s safety.
Illuminate
Areas for Safety, Security and Aesthetics
Landscape lighting could be one of the least understood and overlooked areas
of a home landscape design. But with good landscape lighting, your landscape
can be enjoyed not only during the day but extending into the evening hours
as well.
Build
A Backyard Pool Deck
To get the most enjoyment out of your above ground pool you need a wood deck
that surrounds it. Not only will you never again have to climb a pool ladder,
but a deck will also create a fun-in-the-sun gathering place for family and
friends. It gives you a place to swim, sunbathe or dine at poolside
For
more deck planning ideas
Landscaping
Design Around the Swimming Pool
There are many ways to spruce up the landscaping around a swimming pool.
Among the options are: curved shrub and flower beds that soften the edge of
the pool deck, tall rows of evergreens for soft privacy screening, rock
gardens with a waterfall, creating a sitting area near the pool.
University
of Florida's Publication on Landscape Design
To work toward a desirable landscape design, the landscape horticulturist
must have a working knowledge of art elements and design principles. This
publication is intended for the commercial landscaper with little or no
training in the use of these basic principles.
Personal and
Environmental Considerations in Pool Landscaping
The options in pool landscaping are limited only by your imagination. From
the starting point, it is important to combine practicality with aesthetics
for a backyard that truly reflects your personality and taste.
Pool
Landscaping - Structures
Pool landscaping structures have become increasingly common features in North
American backyards. Garden trellises, Arbors, Gazebos and Pergolas add a
decorative splash to any poolside garden.
Garden
Fountains, Garden Ponds & Waterfalls
Garden fountains can make a nice
addition to your landscaping if you don't have room for a full pond or a
winding waterfall and stream. Garden fountains are not only an aesthetic
enhancement to your backyard; their sounds have a calming and soothing effect
on your senses. Click here for
more pool landscaping ideas
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