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When you install a well-crafted pool, it immediately becomes the crown jewel of your backyard or outdoor space. But just as the best jewels require an equally luxe fitting, great pools look their best when surrounded by landscaping that’s expertly designed and tailored to a specific location or space.
Let’s take a look at everything that’s included in what you should look for when hiring a landscape professional and find out what the best landscape companies include when they set out to design and manicure the area around your pool.
Professional Personalized Design
The first step to creating a beautifully landscaped space is design, which is why the best landscapers employ professional landscape designers.
Designers will meet with you to discuss your vision for your pool and yard, and help ensure that both your unique vision and practical needs will be met by the final design.
This process starts with a detailed landscape that gives you a topographical, two-dimensional look at what your backyard will ultimately look like, whether it includes long stretches of green grass, elaborate flower beds, installations such as gazebos or sun shades, or any other elements you’d like to include.
If your vision is more complex, good design teams can even create a 3D mockup that gives you a comprehensive view of what your pool, patio, or backyard space will look like once construction is complete.
The best landscape designers are the ones who know how to balance a creative vision for what your yard can look like with the practical realities and functionalities necessitated by your space. That’s why top landscaping companies employ not just designers, but also engineers who can help execute the design as practically and efficiently as possible.
Expert Horticulture
Many people like to surround their pool with plant life, which adds colour to the design and helps them maximize the green space in their yard or outdoor space. Good landscape companies employ horticulturists who specialize in choosing which plants will best help you achieve your vision for your space.
Landscape Features and Options
In addition to the pool itself, when it comes to the landscaping elements or features that you can include to surround the pool, a good landscaping company will be able to provide you with nearly limitless options.
The exact combination of landscape features that work for you and your backyard will depend on your vision and the physical space itself, but could include any of the following:
- Stone coping
- Flagstone, concrete, and interlocking patios
- Decorative planting and rockery
- Wood and composite decks
- Cabanas, shade structures, gazebos, and pergolas
- Outdoor kitchens and barbeques
- Fire pits, fireplaces, and fire features
Any of these items can elevate the look of your backyard, enhance your enjoyment and entertainment in the space, and add value to the property.
Inclusion of Spas and Patios
Often, people want to install additional elements to complement their pool, such as spas or patios so they can sit by the water.
Each of these extra elements requires its own base of knowledge and expertise, and the best landscape companies are the ones that employ these experts in-house, so they can provide a full-service design and construction process that incorporates all of the features you want, without requiring you to find and source multiple contractors.
Luxury Items
Just as you don’t want to source multiple contractors to complete your vision for your backyard or outdoor area, you also don’t want to go through the hassle of using multiple vendors to source any upgrades or additions you’d like to add.
The best landscape companies offer a wide range of backyard installations and fixtures, including luxury options like cabanas, shade structures, water features, and even poolside bars, any of which can really enhance your backyard’s appearance.
Other items that can be incorporated into your pool, patio, or landscaping design include:
- Pool lights
- Custom steps and benches
- Swim-outs and beach entries
- Vanishing or negative edges
- Spa overflows
- Deck jets and spouts
- Grottos
- In-wall step
If you think you might like any of these elements incorporated into your design, then it’s important to work with a landscaping company that has the ability and experience to accommodate any additional items or elements you have in mind.
Wrapping Up
Whether you’re designing a space around a pool or patio, or just want to upgrade the appearance of your backyard, an experienced and reputable landscaping company can help you bring your vision to life, and add a tremendous amount of value to your space.
At Solda Pools, our award-winning in-house design team is committed to working with each client to transform their unique vision into a reality.
To learn more about how we can create the perfect space for you, call Solda Pools at 905-796-6500 or contact us here.
