Whether your swimming pool is brand-new or a few years (or even decades) old, it is a prime spot for a surrounding garden filled with beautiful trees, shrubs, and flowers. In your swimming pool design ...

Above-ground pools remain a popular and budget-friendly option for creating a fun and refreshing outdoor spot. If you want to install an above-ground pool, you may be wondering how to place it so it ...

Landscaping around an outdoor swimming pool requires no-muss, no-fuss plant selections. The pool can be a flowery focal point, but don’t open it to litter from leaves and limbs. “Both in- and ...

Classic and sophisticated, low hedges are a neat way to frame different areas of the yard. Soften sharp corners with a bed of wildflowers and other native plants. This landscape blends in but also ...

For many, cooling down in the pool is at the top of their summer to-do list. If you’re fortunate enough to own a swimming pool, then keeping it in tip-top shape can feel like a daunting chore.

There’s nothing better than that first dip of the season in your crystal-clear swimming pool. But you’ve got to put in hours of spring cleaning before your backyard oasis is ready for summer fun. With ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...