Plants can contribute to the look and feel of the space you are going for. They add color and texture and can draw the eye up or down based on the height of what is planted. Here is some information you should consider when selecting plants to complete landscaping around your pool.

 In-Ground Pools

Greenview Designs has extensive knowledge of working around pools as we work very closely with the nation’s largest and number one rated pool builder. Blue Haven Pools and Greenview Designs provide you with a seem less and headache free process so you can enjoy your backyard paradise before, during and after the build process. You’re working directly with the owners of both companies and we will provide the custom service and install you deserve. Our team work with our two companies, suppliers, architects and engineers will be enjoyable for you throughout the process and we know our knowledge and professionalism will be evident.

Working around pools involves a lot more knowledge than the typical walkway or patio install. If the contractor you’re considering does not work around pools on a regular basis and cannot provide several recent referrals you will get what you pay for and could be repairing your pool deck in the very near future. When a pool contractor and hardscape contractor don’t work together on a regular basis it is a major headache for all the contractors and homeowners in most cases.

How will the contractor fill the over dig area around your pool? Flowable fill or concrete sub decks are two methods that will insure you don’t have future failures. In some cases it’s possible to get proper compaction in such an area using 1” blend materials with proper equipment such as jumping jacks or much heavier compaction equipment. In the end the paver decking around your pool that meets the coping will settle and possibly cause the coping to pop and drop into the pool causing damage to your concrete shell. Foam expansion joint where the coping meets the pool deck is always installed and optional self leveling caulk is installed on top of expansion joint. How will utility trenches such as electric and gas runs to the pool be filled, this cannot be backfilled with soil, instead properly compacted sand with a trench or jumping jack compactor. At the proper point of we install the bonding loop below your pool deck to meet all local codes.

Pool Code Fencing

When you are landscaping around a pool, you may want to consider several different kinds of fences. Perimeter fences are often used to define a person’s space and keep dogs in the yard.  They meet pool codes and provide privacy.  The other type of fence is a pool safety fence. This helps to keep kids and pets out of the pool when the gate is closed. There are standard types of fencing, such as wood perimeter fencing and ornamental fencing that adds a decorative touch. Ornamental fencing can be pricier, but it also can enhance the look and feel of your space. 

The second way you can get privacy around your pool is through the use of plants. High shrubs and tall trees can be planted outside pool safety fences to keep people from looking through the slats or spaces these types of fences typically have. They also can be planted around the perimeter of a perimeter fence. Not only does this help to increase your privacy, but it may also help shade your outdoor space, keeping it cooler during the hot summer months.

Pool Contractor Outdoor Lighting Design

Lighting should always be used around a pool. Not only does it increase the safety of the space, but it helps enhance the beauty of your pool. When it comes to landscaping lighting, you have many options. Here are a couple of the different options you can use around your pool.

There is a wide variety of solar-powered garden lights that you can use to enhance the look of your outdoor space. Flood lights shine a lot of light down on the area specified. Up lights point upward at an angle to emphasis a tree, plant, fountain, or other element in your yard. Solar lights can be installed in concrete stairs around your pool, ensuring no one trips. And you can use solar-powered stake lights to define your patio space and walkway or just add a decorative touch.

Another option for adding light around the pool area is to use tiki torches. Tiki torches create a tropical and themed look. However, you will have to maintain the torch, and the pool area is only lit when you light the torches, rather than all the time with solar-powered garden lights.

NJ Pool Contractor | Plants, Boulders, Stones, and Pebbles

If you are looking for a natural or desert-like look to your pool, you may consider landscaping around the pool with stones, pebbles, or boulders. Here is some information you should know if this is something you are considering.

When you are landscaping around your pool, you may consider using rocks, stones, pebbles, or boulders. It is highly recommended that you avoid using any small stones or pebbles. These items can end up in the pool, causing major problems to your pool filtration and vacuuming system. If you do decide to use stones or pebbles, place them in an area far from the pool and ensure they stay there.

Boulders or large rock formations can be used to add design and texture to the atmosphere of the pool. Some people use real boulders and stone to create formations such as rock waterfalls or rocks that someone can dive from. If you love this idea, then go all the way with it. Landscape your entire pool area in this theme to ensure it is cohesive. Randomly throwing in a few boulders at the end of the project may seem incomplete or may not fit in with the rest of the space. This is one theme you need to be all in on.

Landscape Lighting Design | Patio and Coping Options

The last element that can tie your in ground pool landscaping together and complete the look is the patio and coping options. Coping refers to the materials that are used to cap off the top of the pool shelf or wall. Here is what you need to know as you select your patio and coping options.

Concrete is the material that is most often used for patio and coping. This is because concrete is affordable and versatile. There are many techniques that are now used to transform a plain, grey concrete slab into something unique and interesting. Stamping concrete can give it a paver-like look. Coloring concrete can change its color. Etching concrete can make it look like a high-end natural stone. Learn the various techniques that can be done to alter the appearance of concrete and see if any of them fit in with the look, feel, and aesthetic that you are going for with your pool area.

The other material that is commonly used for pool patios is pavers. When pavers are used, pavers or tiles may be used for coping around the pool. The benefit to pavers is that you can create interesting patterns by laying the bricks, pavers, or flagstone in various directions. However, pavers have to be laid by hand, which can get expensive. If you are looking for a classic, high-end pool design, pavers may be the way to go for you.

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