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Plan the Pool as Part of Your Resort

Landscaping - Backyard Resorts

Planning a pool without consideration of its setting is missing out on opportunities to maximize your enjoyment of both the pool and the yard. Some of the benefits are functional such as pathways to the pool area, whereas others may be for privacy or best viewing of floral plantings.
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Plan the pool as part of your resort

Planning a pool with consideration of its setting, provides an opportunity to maximize your enjoyment of both the pool and the yard. Planning a backyard resort involves the consideration of both function and design. Functional items may include pathways to the various entertainment zones or discreet locations for pool mechanical equipment. Design items may include a dedicated fire pit seating area or a shade structure for backyard enjoyment in any weather. The resort is exclusively yours, and we are here to customize your property for ultimate enjoyment.

Consider the complete area in the initial planning stage. Even if the installation is done in phases, having a master plan upfront produces the most pleasing results. The following are some landscape and yard features to consider for your backyard space.

Cabana/Pool House. A pool house can have many functions with a covered seating area or even a custom structure with bathroom. You decide how it will be used and how much of a profile it should have. Will it store the pool equipment? Does it need a change room, a garden tool shed, an outdoor kitchen and bar, will it be utilized all four seasons?

Let us help you visualize and make your dream a reality:

Outdoor Kitchen/BBQ: With outdoor living trends, outdoor kitchens – complete with pizza oven or The Big Green Egg™ – provide a focal area ready for the master chef to perform! Both prefab and custom options to consider for your backyard.

Outdoor Fire Features: Create a stunning focal point to complement your outdoor space. A location to enjoy spring, summer and fall! Cozy up to the fire and continue to enjoy quality family time.

Lounging Area: Do you enjoy lounging in the sun? If so, it is important that we allocate a space for lounge chairs in the optimal sun position. 

Coping options – A wide variety of materials come into play. Concrete, natural stone and so much more! Our team will make suggestions for you based on the design.

Putting Greens: Every golfer’s dream! A putting green to practice on while poolside.

Lawn Sprinkler/Irrigation System: Plan this as part of the landscape plan. The layout of your yard will change and so will your irrigation needs.

Outdoor Furniture: The outdoor furniture completes the space. Our team can share its designer discount and help you select the correct furniture to finish the design and space.

Our designers are experts at capturing your ideas. Do you like lots of flowerbeds or more formal gardens with a fountain? Do you prefer a rustic natural stone and trees setting? Is there a need for privacy blocks from neighbours? Do you require a large play area with a playhouse and climber gym? Do you need large retaining walls to access lower yard areas better? How about focal stonework with weeping water or rushing waterfalls, or fish ponds and streams?

Visit our website gallery and Creation Centre for pool and landscaping ideas to help communicate to the designer your vision of a dream backyard resort. The possibilities are endless … and so is the enjoyment!

The possibilities are endless … and so is the enjoyment!

Landscape theme – Our landscape designers are experts at capturing your ideas. Do you like lots of flowerbeds or more formal gardens with a fountain? Do you prefer a rustic natural stone and trees setting? Is there a need for privacy blocks from neighbours? Do you require a large play area with a playhouse and climber gym? Do you need large retaining walls to access lower yard areas better? How about focal stonework with weeping water or rushing waterfalls, or fish ponds and streams?

Visit our website gallery and Creation Centre for pool and landscaping ideas to help communicate your vision of a dream backyard resort. The possibilities are endless…and so is the enjoyment!