Research indicates that 3 in 4 Americans with yards consider it their home's most valuable space. Adding a pool makes your backyard even more treasured. This is because an exceptional pool isn't ...

The best pool ideas are so much more than just another home addition; an outdoor pool is a design feature in its own right, one that can enhance a garden landscape.

Littlewood, a landscape designer in England who has built 35 natural pools in southern England since 2001 and wrote a book on the subject, “Natural Swimming Pools,” said a natural pool blends ...

Landscaping wisely around the pool can complement and link the various elements of home and garden.

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 ...

Getting the formula right for a winning garden and pool design is a matter of planning and research, says landscape designer Ben Scott.

The pool and landscape team created usable space, clearing brush and building a 14-foot elevation so that the pool would be level with the house's main floor.

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. We’re considering putting a swimming pool in our garden. What are your thoughts — do they always look a ...

Let's examine intelligent design strategies that can amplify your pool area's atmosphere.