| A pool is a great addition to a yard for its | | | | touch. Theywill look great around the plants and the |
| entertainmentqualities. In addition though, it can add a | | | | edge of the patio. |
| lot to yourlandscaping. A pool can add a wide variety | | | | Light colored stones tend to look best with pools. |
| of options forcreatively landscaping your yard. You | | | | Adding colored flowers to compliment the bright blue |
| can think of it as one bigwater feature that you will | | | | of the poolis just one of the many good pool |
| plant things around. | | | | landscaping ideas. Having flowers that bloom at night |
| The pool should be the main focus of the yard. It will | | | | would bebeneficial if you will be in your pool a lot |
| be themost obvious thing, but all of the plants and | | | | after dark. Addinglandscaping lights would also be |
| landscape elementsthat are added around it should | | | | good for this purpose. Thepleasant scent of the |
| compliment it. One way toconnect the pool to other | | | | flowers will match their beauty. |
| parts of the yard is to have a brickpathway from | | | | If you already have a pool, it is not too late to start |
| the pool to a brick patio. This will unify | | | | to plantlandscaping around it. If you are planning to |
| yourlandscaping into a distinct style. Brick works well | | | | build one, it is agood idea to plan the landscaping at |
| because itis a soft looking stone with a lot of style. It | | | | the same time. You will beamazed at how much |
| will look warmand inviting. Allowing grass to grow | | | | better your pool and yard will look withproper |
| between some bricks adds anice, natural touch. | | | | landscaping. |
| Adding some landscaping stones can also be a nice | | | | |