{"id":6113,"date":"2021-05-28T18:30:26","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T18:30:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/?p=6113"},"modified":"2023-12-21T21:29:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T21:29:25","slug":"how-to-landscape-around-a-pool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aboutmps.com\/blog\/how-to-landscape-around-a-pool\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Landscape Around a Pool"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Landscaping<\/a> around a pool is like the icing on the cake; it helps tie everything together and influences the entire look of your backyard. \u00a0Whether you\u2019re installing a new pool, or you\u2019re renovating the landscape around an existing pool, there are important landscape decisions to make that will affect your backyard for years to come.<\/p>\n

Pro-Tip: Pools will outlast their surrounding landscape, it\u2019s recommended to budget for a landscape upgrade every 15-20 years. Is your landscape outdated? \u2013 read our previous blog<\/a> to find out.<\/em><\/p>\n

Upgrading your landscape around an existing pool will help modernize the space, even if the shape of your existing pool is \u2018outdated! Who remembers the round, curvy, pool shapes of the early 2000s? Don\u2019t despair, by upgrading the landscape features, adding trendy colours, and contemporary patio furniture, you can modernize the look of your backyard landscape. For more information, contact our team<\/a> at MPS Property Services today!<\/p>\n

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Here are 9 things to consider, when landscaping around a pool:<\/h2>\n
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  1. Before you purchase anything, have landscape ideas or a landscape style<\/strong> in mind; this will help you determine the landscape materials, plants, and architectural lines of your poolscape. The most requested style from MPS<\/a> clients is modern contemporary.<\/li>\n
  2. What is the flow of movement<\/strong> around your existing pool? Creating wider walking areas around high traffic spots (like the diving rocks\/board or stairs) will improve safety and flow around your pool. Consider what area gets the most sunlight, and where people gravitate to hang out. These are areas where you\u2019ll want to plan for outdoor furniture.<\/li>\n
  3. What material<\/strong> do you want to use around the pool? The strip around the perimeter of the pool is referred to as a pool deck<\/a> or collar and is usually finished in cement or interlock. Your pool liner may determine what kind of coping you can use and whether you can bring the interlock right up to the pool edge. Poured concrete or interlock paving stones are the best for Canada.<\/li>\n
  4. Consider carefully what type of trees<\/strong> you want to incorporate into your landscape design. You\u2019ll want to consider the tree size, amount of shade it\u2019ll produce leaves that will fall into the pool, and proximity to the pool; invasive roots can grow and compromise your pool pipes or foundation.<\/li>\n
  5. What type of plants & greenery<\/strong> do you prefer? When picking out plants for your landscape, consider their maintenance requirements, what size they will grow to and whether or not they have sharp thorns or branches that may scratch swimmers.\n