Pools can provide a lot of upsides for homeowners, but also come attached to problems such as the issue of landscaping around them. Good landscaping can enhance the usefulness of the pool, while poor choices can either detract from the same or even cause damage to the pool over time.
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As ever, landscaping is a matter of balancing aesthetics and more practical considerations. Priorities for landscaping around the pool should include making it safe, making it useful, and making it beautiful.
First, homeowners are required to install a fence around their pools to both protect their private moments and to keep people and animals from falling into the pool. Some plant species such as shrubs can also be used to either fence pools or enhance the appearance of existing fences. However, homeowners must take care to choose low-maintenance plants that rouse little interest in bees. Roses and tulips might be pleasing to the senses, but considering the usual state of dress around the pool, encountering poolside bees can prove to be an undesirable or even frightening experience.
On a related note, homeowners should also have a clear and unobstructed path that leads straight to the pool. This ensures that swimmers can get to the pool without bringing in dirt and other unpleasant contaminants. More ornamental landscaping features that might interest homeowners include lights for atmosphere and water features such as in-pool waterfalls.
Homeowners interested in landscaping around the pool and other issues of this nature should consult Triad Associates at their earliest convenience for expert advice and building experience.
