Poolscapes make great ideas for gardens. It is pleasing to the eye to see water and healthy and relaxing to bathe in the water they are filled with. Pool parties are immensely popular too.
We shall consider the subject of Pool landscaping in more detail so that we may bring some ideas to mind as to how our pool could be.
Paving
When building a swimming pool or any kind of pool where we will relax, it is important to carefully consider the type of paving that is used. Non-slip materials will be preferable to avoid slip hazards. Safety will be important when we have different age groups using the pool.
A suitable material for your pool surround might be poured concrete as this has been a pool decking choice for some time. This is because it represents a surface that is water-resistant, durable, and non-slip.
Concrete pavers then might be your choice for a nice pool aesthetic and to be practical. They have the appearance of natural stone and are durable enough to resist chlorine and salt.
In terms of walking on the area surrounding your pool, pavers mean that you will have good traction underfoot. They will also be comfortable to walk on without footwear. This is because the joints will take moisture and keep the surface cool.
Lighting
When you wish to use the pool at night, you will want to have a lighting system that works for you. It will need to provide subdued lighting so as not to dazzle you but also mean that you can see where you are walking. Particularly when it comes to the points at which you will enter and exit the pool. Again, we are thinking about safety as with the pavers.
An effective lighting system will add a pleasing ambiance to any pool situation and make for a wonderful party atmosphere.
There are three types of pool lighting to consider. You can opt for incandescent, halogen, or LED lighting.
Incandescent bulbs have been around a long time and the exterior or pool versions have light bulbs fitted much like the standard bulbs you use inside your home.
The modern technology of Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) is very cost-efficient.
Halogen bulbs tend to last longer than incandescent.
LED lights are trending as they are extremely energy-efficient and consume 90% less power than incandescent bulbs. This reduces costs. LED lights also have a long lifespan.
Other Considerations
Think about the different types of pool design to help plan your layout in your mind before contacting your pool builder.
Close to your pool, it is good to have some furniture you can place towels on and use for lounging around the pool. This will bring you closer to those swimming or relaxing in the water. It is a way of keeping the conversation going and adding more comfort to the activity of pool partying.
Consider the fencing around your pool so that you always maintain privacy from those next door or close by. There is no need to share everything with them.
Add some plants that will be in keeping with a pool environment, thinking about the whole garden space as one. Some plants that are good by the pool include aloe, agave, and yucca. This is because they do not require much maintenance, are easy to grow, and love the heat. You need your plants to love the heat as much as you do. They will not have the opportunity to coof off in the pool as you can. They will, instead, need to wait for it to rain.
Other plant considerations might be to add in palms and cycad. A pleasing choice from everyone’s perspective might be to go for a sago palm to bring something of a tropical look to your pool. Poolside gardening is an art. Sago palms adapt well to different temperatures, humidity’s, and amounts of light. They can thrive in either high or low humidity’s that range from 15 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Sago palms will grow whether there is full sun or partial shade.
Hopefully, the above will inspire you to finally have that pool installed in your garden. It will make you popular with your family and friends. Everyone can live that healthy poolside lifestyle as often as possible. It is always good to relax, and pools are just the way to do it. We only need to seek out the experts to create that perfect pool. It is good to have some ideas in mind first, though, which is what this article has been about.
