1. Swimming Pool Landscaping by Roy Burden
Swimming Pool Landscaping
Having a swimming pool for your home enjoyment is a great way to spend your time relaxing and
enjoying the cool water. However, most swimming pool owners want the area to be appealing as
well.There are many great ways you can landscape the area. You have the option of putting your
create side into motion. Many great supplies are available at craft stores and home improvement
stores. You can also find many great ideas and do it yourself landscaping ideas on the internet.
If you don't want to put the time and effort into landscaping the swimming pool area of your home,
there are great contractors and landscapers that can offer you options and then do the work for you.
While this will be more expensive than doing it yourself, you may find the expense to be well worth
not having to do the work yourself. Let's face it; most of us just don't have the desire to squeeze one
more project into our schedule.
Depending on the area you have to landscape, you can do several things to add appeal to the
swimming pool area. Colorful stones leading to your pool are a great idea. You can get them
specially designed to keep cooler and non-skid. This will allow you to get to the pool and back
without burning your feet on those very hot days as well as protect you from falling.
A mixture of scenic rocks and colorful flowers are also a good option. However, you need to ask
yourself if you are willing to add the upkeep for the flowers to your maintenance routine. If you don't
want to have another chore on your list, consider only adding landscaping items that don't require
any kind of care. If you have enough room, waterfalls make a wonderful addition to the swimming
pool area.
If you decide to work with a professional contractor or landscaper have them come over to view the
area. Make sure you tell them what you are interested in as well as what you absolutely do not want
to have. They will then be able to draw up a few plans for you to review. Make sure you check the
background of the company or individual who will be doing the work. Check with the Better
Business Bureau as well as ask for references. For small contractors, ask them about other work
they have done in the area.
Once you have decided on a contractor or landscaper and the design, negotiate the price. It is very
important that you get documentation in writing that clearly outlines the cost of each item and the
2. anticipated completion date of the project. Some contractors and landscapers require a percentage
down prior to starting the job. All of this will need to be in the contract. Be very wary of anyone
wanting to do work or take a deposit from you without any paperwork to back it up.
Taking the time to have your swimming pool landscaped will add an amazing appeal to the area. It
can transform the area from your backyard to a tropical paradise. The results will depend on what
you are interested in as well as they quality of work the contractor or landscaper offers.
