Landscaping Your Pool Area

What better way to spend a sunny afternoon than reading a book by the pool or taking a refreshing dip? An inground pool can turn any backyard into a tropical oasis, and the cherry on top of your outdoor sanctuary is the landscaping that surrounds it.

If you’re looking for creative inground pool landscaping ideas, we’ve got the inspiration you need to kick off your next big home decor project.



A touch of greenery can really spruce up your pool — if you choose the right foliage. But some plants can put a real damper on your next pool party. Here’s a list of some that will go swimmingly in your backyard

Ornamental Grasses

These low maintenance plants offer a lot of depth and movement around a pool and require little to no water. Some varieties like Zebra grass come in variegated colors and offer a good contrast to blue pool water. Ornamental grasses do well when planted together to form a barrier and create privacy around the pool.

Tropical Oasis

Bringing tropical foliage into your poolside landscaping creates a vacation vibe. Pair palm trees with a geometrical lawn design and this landscaping idea will add a lot to your pool. This design is great for privacy purposes but still looks great in any backyard.

Shrubs and Flowers

When adding bushes or flowering plants to your in-ground pool area, it’s always a good idea to look for vibrant, colorful plants that will complement the bright blue of the pool water. Choose plants of several different colors and textures to take your pool’s landscape from monotonous to audacious.

Some common favorites for a poolside pop of color include hydrangeas, hibiscus, and the bird of paradise.