When you remove an above-ground pool, you're left with a blank canvas of soil that you can use in many different ways. Here ...

A swimming pool always makes a splash in a back yard. But without a garden around it, a pool is not really an oasis. “That’s what makes the surroundings — putting in the landscapi… ...

Question: We just moved into a new home with a pool in the backyard. We are trying to figure out what to plant along the back fence to allow for a bit of privacy; we have no direct backyard ...

Best plants for a natural swimming pool When considering the best plants for a natural swimming pool, it's important to incorporate a mix of submerged, floating, and emergent plants to create a ...

Gardening around a swimming pool in the mountains presents unique challenges and opportunities. You want a resort feel, a ...

Gardening around a swimming pool in the mountains presents unique challenges and opportunities. You want a resort feel and a ...

Pool expert Rafi Friedman, from Coastal Luxury Outdoors, recommends the popular choice of palm trees for a poolside. 'In addition to adding to the tropical aesthetic, they don't drop their leaves ...

Old plastic or inflatable kiddie pools have a lot of use left in them. All it takes is a little creativity. Here are eight ...

Not all plants will flourish in the environment around a swimming pool so opt for species to suit the chlorine or salt water conditions.

The plants around your pool can very well be the ones you enjoy the best. Monica Brandies is an experienced gardener and author of 12 gardening books.

We are just completing the installation of a new pool at our home and are now ready to plant some tropical landscaping. The planting area will get full afternoon sun.

There is no reason to keep your pool in a sea of paving because of old myths about plant litter. When I downsized, my smaller Palm Springs, Calif., hideaway was complemented by a beautiful ...