Swimming pool contractors understand that the swimming pool, while the focal point of the backyard, also needs to have the perfect environment around the pool and deck itself to the amount of relaxation you can enjoy in your outdoor living space. The plants you incorporate into your outdoor living space sets the mood for the entire outdoor experience. Plants provide both aesthetic beauty and shade. Choose plants that provide both practical as well as aesthetic enhancements.
Swimming pool builders say that the first item to consider with your planting is the layout of the entire outdoor living space. If you're interested in having a separate patio area make certain the plants won't overrun the area. If the area has a fence surrounding the swimming pool – which will likely be a municipal regulation – you won't want to plant trees that can grow too large and damage the fence. Additionally, if your trees are too small, they will be magnets for young children to climb over.
Bear in mind that certain types of plants and trees may shed more leaves into the pool water and pool area than others and too many leaves can lead to more water cleaning and can more quickly clog the swimming pool filter. Find plants that won't cause too much debris to fall into the swimming pool.
After you've covered the basics of the type of trees and plants you will have around your swimming you can work with your swimming pool contractor to determine the best placement for plants and trees and shrubs to add additional color to the outdoor living area. It might be best to choose some potted plants and trees because you can move them to a protected indoor area in the winter to keep them alive.
Once your outdoor living ideals have been determined, it's time to decide how much time you plan to put into the care and weeding of your garden. Looking for designs, colors and putting together various plants and shrubs to get specialized looks – think Zen garden – this will allow you to get even more out your back yard oasis. You need to find a landscape design to complement your lifestyle and your own personal style.
