A backyard pool may be the centerpiece of your Brownstown Charter Township, MI, property but what surrounds it can have an effect on how welcoming your overall landscape is and the amount of use you get out of it. Here are five landscaping additions to consider including in your pool area:
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Paver Patio
The pool deck is where you are likely to spend the majority of your time, even more than the pool itself. This is where you retreat after a swim to catch your breath and relax. It’s where you’ll watch the kids, as you sit back in a comfy chair and feel the texture of the pavers under your bare, still drying, feet. An outdoor dining area on this patio could provide the perfect vantage point, as you can enjoy a snack or a meal in between your swims.
Fire Pit
Poolside fun is enhanced with the addition of a fire pit, which extends the amount of time you can spend comfortably outside. You can enjoy nighttime swims and then warm up by the fire. Or, you can simply head out to your pool patio after dinner and enjoy drinks and dessert by the cozy fire. The addition of a fire pit will give your outdoor space an entertaining vibe, too.
Retaining Wall
Another landscaping addition to consider including in your poolside space is one or more retaining walls. This type of wall offers a sense of privacy or at least an attractive way to delineate where your landscaping ends and your neighbor’s begins. Or it could indicate where the most active area of your landscape is located—right by the pool. These outdoor structures can also make excellent additional seating spots, especially if you have a large party with friends or a small gathering with family members.
Outdoor Lighting
Bring ambience to your pool area with the addition of strategically installed outdoor lighting. There are many types of outdoor lighting options to choose from when adding these fixtures to your poolside patio. You can have outdoor light fixtures added to the top of retaining walls or placed on lampposts surrounding the area. In addition, outdoor lighting can be embedded in the paver patio or retaining walls. Also, you can ask your landscape contractor to install outdoor lighting in your garden areas so you can enjoy a gentle glow in this adjacent area to your pool. Lastly, don’t forget about lighting any walkways leading out to your pool for the optimal landscape lighting additions.
Pergola
A poolside pergola can encourage gathering and ensure that everyone can still stay outside even when the sun is particularly bright. You can use this pergola during the daytime and enjoy the partially shaded outdoor structure all day long. Also, your new pergola will likely be a popular spot to gather at night for outdoor dining or drinks on the patio. If you want to use your pergola at night, adding outdoor lighting to this structure will make it even more useful for the entire family to enjoy. You can add chairs to your pergola area or a complete outdoor dining set for optimal use.
