Above-ground pools remain a popular and budget-friendly option for creating a fun and refreshing outdoor spot. If you want to install an above-ground pool, you may be wondering how to place it so it ...

OUTDOOR living spaces are a gardening trend. But on a sweltering summer day in Houston, living is certainly easier if that space includes a swimming pool. Landscaping around the pool not only can ...

Landscaping around an outdoor swimming pool requires no-muss, no-fuss plant selections. The pool can be a flowery focal point, but don’t open it to litter from leaves and limbs. “Both in- and ...

Experiment with small backyard pool ideas to not only increase the functionality of this compact space but to also add a touch of aesthetics to it. And, if you are clever about it, you shouldn't have ...

Summer in the desert means enjoying the classic Arizona desert lifestyle: barbecues under outdoor kitchens, relaxing in the shade and epic pool parties. But it’s not a stroke of luck if you have ...

Is there a better way to spend a summer's day than splashing about in the pool? If there is, we haven't found it yet. This year, do it in style with the hottest pool trends of 2025.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We've passed Memorial Day, which means that it's officially time to open your pool for the season.

Child-proofing your pool space to protect your loved ones and fur babies doesn’t have to be drab and boring. In-ground pools at homes where children and pets live—or often visit—need some sort of ...

Get your pool floats out and lather on your sunscreen – it's pool time! These Bergen backyards feature everything from waterfalls and spas to outdoor fire elements and even a pool that cleans itself!

This 2017 photo provided by Grunder Landscaping shows a contrasting mix of long-flowering plants separated from the pool water by a walkway in Dayton, Ohio. Poolside landscaping is a bit more ...