Landscaping around an above-ground pool is the most effective way to incorporate it into the landscape and make it a permanent resident.
You can grow lush, free-form plants around an above-ground pool or keep things organized with bright flowers neatly placed in terracotta pots. Whether you're looking for budget-friendly landscaping plans or ready to treat yourself to a vacation-worthy pool, here are 20 in-ground pool layout ideas for you to try.
Let the scene evolve
This above ground pool is located under the tall trees that have grown around the pool over time. It is not landscaped, but rather becomes part of the environment with the growth of trees and plants.
Change the height of the planter
When using pool deck planters built around an above-ground pool, vary the height to break up the simplicity of horizontal slats and panels. Symmetrical placement side by side on this deck adds a personal touch to the bohemian-inspired color scheme.
Use fast-growing herbs and shrubs
If you are landscaping an above-ground pool and want to cover its walls as quickly as possible so they blend into the landscape, choose fast-growing plants. In the spring, herbs like lavender and rosemary grow quickly and help provide shelter without a long wait.
English Village Channel
This above ground pool embodies the industrial look of a pool with a busy English garden. From gravel to flowers, greenery and tall shrubs, it looks flawless.
Hydrangea plant
You know summer is officially here when the hydrangeas start to bloom, so why not surround your pool with them? This above ground pool is surrounded by hydrangeas that reach the top of the pool and look stunning when in bloom.
settled in the field
If you're lucky enough to have a yard full of wildflowers and landscaping, let it serve as a backdrop for your above-ground pool. The contrast of scattered organic flowers and solid panels creates the most inviting garden look.
landscape echo
From the green grass to the lush trees and hills, this green tiled pool reflects all its surroundings. There is no need for landscaping outside, but live shrubs behind the lounges help separate the space from the patio.
Surround yourself with green
Surrounding the above-ground pool surrounded by greenery is the quickest way to feel like you're on vacation. If they grow near you, use palm trees and other tropical plants to touch up the holiday magic.
Go for a simple backyard look
Landscaping doesn't have to be complicated. In this patio, an above-ground pool is integrated into the landscape and blends into the hillside. No fancy landscaping schemes, just simple shrubbery for a traditional yard, ready for a summer barbecue.
Cultivation of green areas above the pool
This above ground pool appears lower than the ground with palm trees and plants planted just below. As they mature, they rise to the top of the pond, making them appear as part of the landscape rather than dominating it.
no landscape
Minimalism has a lot to offer. If that's what the theme looks like, don't worry about adding landscaping or elaborate plantings. Instead, embrace what Mother Nature brings you.
Landscape cultivation
The above ground pool becomes part of the natural environment as a rustic wooden walkway leads to the pool surrounded by lush overgrown vegetation. There is nothing manicured about this view, it just makes the pool look like it was thrown out of the ground.
Go for a walk in the park
If your above-ground pool is temporary and filled with a hose, take it out into the garden and let the sprinkler water your flowers and lawn. On a hot summer day, swimming among the blooming flowers and hungry bees is wonderful.
Keep it simple
If you use regular gravel to contrast the black surface and tank, a minimal amount of green is all you need. Two potted plants in white pots create a bright light in the dark.
Take advantage of the different plant heights
With the perfect use of green and architectural lines, this cozy rooftop deck invites you to dine by the pool. To take a page out of her playbook, use low plants in front of the pool to grab your attention, then use tall plants or creepers in the back to define the space.
Building a gazebo
Use the gazebo to put an above ground pool on stage. Not only will this help frame the pool, but it will also allow you to add shrubs around the pool to make it taller and make it part of the landscape.
Create an oasis in the desert
A plunge pool is just one of the many touches that make this desert oasis so relaxing. Although the pool is a place where you can be most of the time, it does not overwhelm you. Instead, it appears like a mirage on the horizon, blending perfectly with the natural stone slabs and desert vegetation.
Use flowers for a relaxed look
This above ground pool is the perfect place for a nostalgic dip. From the white picket fence to the colorful flower boxes and potted flowers that line the catwalk steps, this look is charming and easy to put together.
Bring sand
When you use sand as the foundation for your above ground pool, every day feels like a day at the beach. All you need for this simple landscape is a simple palm tree and rustic planting.
Plant a vegetable garden
This above-ground pool appears to be integrated into the surrounding landscape thanks to stones lining the edges and different types of succulents.
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