Pool surrrounds and landscaping
Lou Walker
4 years ago
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Kim
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Landscaping suggestions for my saltwater plunge pool
Comments (16)my daughter in law was advised by the pool company not to plant bamboo as once established they do shedd quite a lot and as stated above a root barrier is essential and if leaves not cleaned out of pool will eventually cause trouble clogging the filtration, they planted a pleached hedge and magnolias in large tubs and it looks beautiful, I love the look of bamboo but just be wary , if you are a gardener like me you will sweep up your leaves daily so it's really a matter of choice as to the amount of work you wish to do, good luck, it looks a lovely area....See MorePool Design & Landscaping
Comments (3)I would hire a local landscape designer who will work with you to come up with a plan including pool location. They are quite cheap really and great value. You don't need a $15,000 set of landscape plans just some basic plans with plants, pool and cabana locations noted. Then have a local draftsman prepare the lot for council. The rectangular pools always look a bit bland on paper but once installed and landscaped they are still the preferred choice for me. I would look at other options away from glass, way too much cleaning! A standard pool handrail will work equally as well or perhaps use individual recycled hardwood timber posts in ground spaced apart to comply local regulations. I would say that would suit your already great garden and tie in with the Lomandra's. On a side note, find where the services run.... sewer lines, easements, etc....See Morelandscaping and pool ideas
Comments (4)Tiling over the top is the short-term solution that has long term problems. Looks great until there is any movement, expansion or cracking in the pavers below the tiles. If you are spending the money on a new pool surround make sure it is going down on a stable substrate that will last decades. The key to selecting the right pool surround material is to select materials that are not affected by pool chemicals, have some non-slip properties, and work well with edging. I always look at concrete pavers first for pool surrounds, as they are hard-wearing and cost effective. You will find that the colours and types that are available vary from state to state. Natural materials, such as bluestone, are more expensive, and need more skilled and expensive labour to install. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See Morepool and landscaping advice
Comments (2)A few challenges to negotiate here, primarily safety barrier compliance - simplest way is to keep it away from the house have the pool fence lines simple & straight.....maybe consider the fire pit area with integrated built in seating closest to the house, with the pool beyond......resort feel will come from various elements, but typically lush layered planting, balanced surface treatments that respond to an external space that has been "designed" comprehensively to specific function as you would an internal space. Would be worth your while investing in some professional design (an actual architect, not just a landscaper) as these spaces need to be understood as areas to "experience" and this is what our profession specialises in achieving and helping people with....also these areas can become quite expensive so understanding budget and how to manage/distribute it is fundamental to the design decisions Best of luck Cheers PD www.pauldistefanodesign.com...See MoreKim
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