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Increase Property Value With Pool Landscaping
Tue 05 Jun 2007 - 09:16
Increase Property Value With Pool Landscaping
By Thomas Fyrd
A pool not only adds value to a home but also makes the backyard
a place for relaxing and fun. Combining a pool and landscaping
can increase the property value dollar for dollar spent.
So many possibilities exist to integrate landscape elements with
pool design. Planning any landscaping of a pool area can be done
with new pool construction or remodeling as well as inground or
above ground pools. Landscaping features can take advantage of a
pools shape or created entirely to add contrast. Creative
landscaping of a pool area converts a simple but functional pool
setting into a haven for relaxing and a personal mini paradise.
One important factor in any pool landscape project involves
selecting appropriate plants and flowers for not only for the
area but also remember the splashing water from a pool contains
chemicals. There are other a challenges and aspects to consider.
You need to consider debris and insects from plants, landscape
rocks or other elements used to enhance a pool area.
Landscaping - Poolscaping
Landscaping is a key element in poolscape development. Choosing
the right plants for use around the pool will minimize
maintenance. Looking to the outside from indoors will make a
patio area warm, welcoming and soothing. The whole landscape
process can involve the whole family, beautify the surroundings
and make the pool area and backyard a place of fun and the go to
place where everyone can relax.
Landscape and Pool Design
If you may wonder where to start with the whole pool and
landscape design. Begin by creating for yourself a gallery and
folder of ideas including photos and design information for
reference. Get granular and look to small details you want to
incorporate. For example, a fence, the right fence design offers
privacy. Depending on how fancy you want to get a landscape
design professional may need to be brought in. These design
experts can help make your landscape pool vision become an
effective design and reality. In the end the design will make
your pool area look better.
Depending on where you are in life your pool landscape may
include elements to watch the kids play without the adults
getting wet, or incorporate outdoor speakers, lighting and
waterfall for relaxing evening entertainment.
Pools did lose some popularity in the 90's but new designs;
functionality and appearance have brought pools back to the
centerpiece of many homes. New materials and design ideas can
revitalize even old pools making them modern fitting right into
the landscape design. Old pools come alive as dated tiles and
cement are replaced and updated.
Pools Landscaping and Fresh Ideas
Several landscaping ideas can help enhance both the pool and
patio area making the setting an extension of the home. With a
little research many creative pool landscape ideas will flood the
senses to enhance your pool area. Do not think of landscaping as
only plants and rocks. Design also includes fencing, barbeque,
audio, landscape lighting and even patio flooring like brick
pavers or a deck. Be prepared, with so many ideas and options to
choose from it can at times become overwhelming on which elements
to include to make your pool landscape your own.
Screen out prying eyes, create a sanctuary, and make the outdoors
entertainment central. All the elements can be combined to bring
the pool and landscape together plus increase your home live and
property value.
Thomas Fryd shares more on landscape design at www.Plant-Care.com and
looked illuminating areas for safety, security and aesthetics with
malibu landscaping lighting.
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