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When contemplating a new swimming pool for your backyard oasis, it is paramount that ones takes a holistic view of the entire site, including the house. The following is a great primer about the basic priciples of Landscape Design that should always be considered when one is planning a swimming pool.
A pool isn't just about getting into the water to get refreshed. When you properly plan the environment around your pool, it can become a magical place that stimulates all of your senses and gives you a well-deserved refuge from a hurried world. From the Landscape Design Site, and Pool FYI