Travelling this summer will be quite expensive. The cost of gas has had a domino effect and prices on everything from fuel to food slowly climbing. Many people have decided to stay home and create a backyard retreat to enjoy by themselves and with family and friends.
If you are lucky enough to have a swimming pool in your backyard the right landscaping can add wonders to the ambiance of the area. Here are a few tips to consider when planning the landscaping around your pool.
Take into consideration privacy, safety, beauty and convenience. Plants around a pool can soften the harsh lines of pool equipment and help the pool blend into the surroundings. Lush green plants add a sense of peace and calm to the area and at the same time provide beauty and privacy.
Choose wisely when looking at plants for around a pool. You don’t want plants that shed their leaves annually or you end up constantly cleaning your pool. Fruit trees are another example of what to avoid as they shed their fruit which can be messy and attract bugs and bees. Don’t forget that plants with invasive root systems, if placed close to the pool, can cause extensive damage over the years.
A patio around a pool is a lovely idea as it provides shapes, textures and can reflect your lifestyle. Do you like to entertain? Would you like your backyard to be a serene retreat or a retreat that combines serenity and easy entertaining?
Rainbow Landscaping can show you how to add form and beauty along with strength and character to your backyard living space.
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October 21, 2008 at 6:05 pm |
Good idea. Why not spend the money on something that can last for many years to come that you can enjoy every day.