Poolscaping Services

What Is Poolscaping?

Having a pool in your backyard is wonderful, especially here in the Sunshine State. But if you already have one or are contemplating adding one, there’s something else that you should consider: poolscaping.

Poolscaping is landscaping for a specific purpose, to enhance your water feature from an aesthetic perspective and in function. It includes the artful addition of softscaping vegetation. It also incorporates hardscape features like walkways, seating, lighting, and more. Frankly, a pool is just a pool. But a pool with a poolscape? Now that’s an enticing oasis.

The fact of the matter is we love spending time outdoors, but we don’t do it enough. The average American spends most of their day cooped up inside. If your home is your castle, then your backyard is your sanctuary. Getting out there is a great way to reduce stress and improve your health. So, shouldn’t you make the most of that precious outdoor space?

The Many Benefits Of Poolscaping

• Increased Beauty & Visual Appeal – No matter how great your pool is, it can look even better with a poolscape. Consider the homes you’ve seen with a basic pool surrounded by a fence. Adequate? Yes. But also visually boring. Poolscaping adds vibrancy, style, and pizazz. It turns your pool into a destination.

• Increased Functionality – Function may be just as important as beauty, which may mean adding easily traversable walkways, places to sit and lounge, and lighting. Conveniences like an area to change clothes, mix a drink, or store accessories are wonderful. Functionality means comfort, and that’s something that everyone appreciates.

• Strategic Concealment – All pools have the equipment necessary for their performance, some of which are required by law. But that doesn’t mean you want to see all that stuff. Why not disguise plumbing, wires, pumps, etc., creatively?

• Added Value – A poolscape adds value to your home, too. It provides a terrific ROI and makes a phenomenal selling point if you decide to move. Plus, can we admit it’s a little fun to make the neighbors jealous?

The Fundamentals Of Design

When planning, think of your pool as the bullseye with design elements that radiate outward like rings. Some elements are better off near the water, while others are better toward the perimeter. For example, vegetation. Plants, shrubbery, and trees are more than just ornamental. They provide privacy, definition, and shade, too. But where you position those elements is important. You don’t want greenery too close to the pool, or you might have to deal with leaves or other debris clogging up your pump. And the positioning of hardscaped elements is just as critical. It should be efficient and well-thought-out. And to achieve that, the services of an experienced professional are essential.

Contact Florida’s Experts

When you want the best for your home, you want Heartland Designs and Outdoor Living. We are the top-rated poolscape service in Southwestern Florida. Our friendly and talented pros would love to help you transform your pool area into the magnificent focal point of your dreams. So, contact us today for an estimate. It’s a great day to get started.