Most pool contractors work alongside a landscaping company, but you can choose your own or do your own landscaping to save money. Landscapers can estimate the cost of retaining walls, pool decks, privacy fences and greenery. Once you decide to build a pool, consult with both a professional landscaper and your contractor on where to place the pool.
The contractor can determine the best way to work with the land, while the landscaper can determine how it can complement your home's design while still maintaining your privacy.
Most pool contractors work alongside a landscaping company, but you can choose your own or do your own landscaping to save money. Landscapers can estimate the cost of retaining walls, pool decks, privacy fences and greenery.
Homeowners with small backyards shouldn't get discouraged from installing a pool. In fact, smaller yards often provide the most intimacy.
"The key is to make the pool kind of like an island oasis," says Mark Ritter, owner of Exterior Design Studio in Edina, Minn. Adding lights and a sound system can turn your backyard into an entertainment haven.
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