Landscaping around pool

Want to give your swimming pool a new look that won't break the bank? Use these simple pool landscaping ideas to transform your backyard space

Trees are desirable for many reasons by the pool. But poolside trees need to be chosen with care to avoid damage or a big mess.

When selecting shrubs to grow near the pool, choose those that add vibrant color to any landscape design, such as Hibiscus or Bird of Paradise. Plant palm trees to provide shade over the swimming pool in hot weather. Use lemongrass and geraniums to repel pesky mosquitoes. #shrubs #grow #near #pool

Discover how to create an oasis of palm trees, deciduous trees, and other low maintenance trees while pool landscaping. Plant an acacia or fruitless olive tree for unique shape and foliage and other poolside trees such as citrus and palms. #pooltrees #pool #tree #growingtrees

Want to give your swimming pool a new look that won't break the bank? Use these simple pool landscaping ideas to transform your backyard space

Do you want to have beautiful landscaping around your swimming pool? Lighting is one of the components that can make or break the space. Learn how to light the area around your pool with our in-depth guide. #swimmingpools #pools #landscaping

Whether you use them as screens, accents, or focal points, ornamental grasses are an easy way to add graceful texture and year-round color to your landscape. Most of them are very drought- and heat-tolerant, keeping their good looks no matter the weather. #ornamentalgrass #landscaping #landscapingideas #lowmaintenancelandscaping #perennials #bhg

We have something blossoming all summer long. Right now our purple and blue hydrangeas provide waves of color around our swimming pool. #poollandscaping

Check out HGTV.com for swimming pool landscaping inspiration.

Last spring, my wife and I came up with a beautiful landscape design to complement our in-ground swimming pool, and we worked with a number of local contract