15 Gorgeous Ways to Landscape Around a Pool 15 Photos
Is there anything more idyllic than a day at the pool? Turn your basic swimming hole into a relaxing oasis with these creative landscaping ideas.
Backyard Envy
About the Show
Award-winning pool designer Lucas Congdon founded Lucas Lagoons with the mission to create outdoor living spaces that are timeless works of art. The members of Lucas' tightly knit crew -- one of whom is his mother -- are builders, artisans and all-together unique characters. Follow Lucas and his crew as they tackle unprecedented designs, challenging clients, impossible build sites, malfunctioning equipment, crises in weather, unforgiving materials and much more in their quest to build breathtaking natural wonders in everyday backyards.
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Episodes
See Episode GuideSmall Yard, Big Dreams
A dedicated caregiver gets her lifelong wish of having her own pool. Lucas faces the pressure of not only building a dream pool, but has to create it in a small backyard. The team transforms the family's yard into a little oasis with big potential.
Castle By the Sea
Lucas Congdon faces an epic challenge building a pool fit for a Roman palace on the Gulf of Mexico. He journeys far outside his comfort zone and even taps Emperor Caesar for inspiration on his quest to fulfill his clients' dream of living in a castle by the sea.
Pina Pool-ada
Pool designer Lucas Congdon is back at it again delivering a paradise backyard. On his first ever collaboration with a local design team, Lucas creates a tropical oasis complete with an island, one of the largest grotto rocks he's ever used and a Tiki themed cabana.
Living Under the Sea
Pool designer Lucas Congdon creates an outdoor water room that even a mermaid could love. Former clients who love the ocean ask Lucas to remodel their new home's tiny pool, which sits just yards away from the Gulf of Mexico.
For the Birds
A multi-generational, environmentally conscious family living in a designated bird sanctuary in Osprey, Florida, asks design expert Lucas Congdon to turn an outdated, rundown backyard into a human pool paradise and a bird pond oasis.
Pina Pool-ada
Pool designer Lucas Congdon is back at it again delivering a paradise backyard. On his first ever collaboration with a local design team, Lucas creates a tropical oasis complete with an island, one of the largest grotto rocks he's ever used and a Tiki themed cabana.
Living Under the Sea
Pool designer Lucas Congdon creates an outdoor water room that even a mermaid could love. Former clients who love the ocean ask Lucas to remodel their new home's tiny pool, which sits just yards away from the Gulf of Mexico.
For the Birds
A multi-generational, environmentally conscious family living in a designated bird sanctuary in Osprey, Florida, asks design expert Lucas Congdon to turn an outdated, rundown backyard into a human pool paradise and a bird pond oasis.
Castle By the Sea
Lucas Congdon faces an epic challenge building a pool fit for a Roman palace on the Gulf of Mexico. He journeys far outside his comfort zone and even taps Emperor Caesar for inspiration on his quest to fulfill his clients' dream of living in a castle by the sea.
Welcome to the Jungle
Award-winning pool designer Lucas Congdon and the Lucas Lagoons crew are challenged with bringing the jungle to life in a suburban backyard.
Rockin' It in Rocket City
Lucas Congdon travels to Huntsville, Alabama, to build a military couple's lifelong dream pool. He designs the largest grotto-enclosed spa and widest waterfall he's ever created, and gives the build a tornado shelter.
Sliding into Neverland
Golfer J.B. Holmes says he never wants to grow up, but his wife wants relaxation. Challenged with making this two-in-one staycation fun-filled destination, Lucas creates a sports area, blissful sun shelf and his first covered slide!
Dream Mulligan
Pool designer Lucas Congdon is tasked with a challenging project -- repair and remodel an unusable pool for a famous golfing family. Puzzled as to how this pool was even built, Lucas creates an ocean-themed pool with fire features, an infinity edge and his first water couch.
Green With Envy
Lucas and the crew build a Caribbean destination in a landlocked backyard. It's a clash of wills, however, as the clients demand a reluctant Lucas use green rocks to create a tropical oasis with a sand-bottom, salt-water pool.
Paradise on the Bay
The Lucas Lagoons crew creates a bayside paradise for a couple with a home in Snead Island, FL. Lucas is stymied by the challenge of building an outdoor living space, pool, spa, fire features and kitchen without any of his signature rockwork.
Living Under the Sea
Pool designer Lucas Congdon creates an outdoor water room that even a mermaid could love. Former clients who love the ocean ask Lucas to remodel their new home's tiny pool, which sits just yards away from the Gulf of Mexico.
Zen and the Art of Pools
Lucas Congdon takes his art of backyard transformation to a couple in Parrish, Florida, who requests the ultimate space of tranquility and relaxation. While building a serene oasis is one thing, Lucas must calm down his crazy crew enough to tap into their inner zen.
Rockin' Pools
The best of the best "natural" rock pools, some of pool artist Lucas Congdon's top work, are revealed.
Fiesta de Laguna
A Venice, Florida, couple calls on Lucas Congdon and his crew to transform their existing pool into a resort-style pool with an old-world Mexico vibe. Lucas encounters several firsts while working to infuse Mexican flavors into his creation.
Pina Pool-ada
Pool designer Lucas Congdon is back at it again delivering a paradise backyard. On his first ever collaboration with a local design team, Lucas creates a tropical oasis complete with an island, one of the largest grotto rocks he's ever used and a Tiki themed cabana.
Rocks of Love
Lucas is tasked with creating a Mediterranean backyard resort with a Caribbean twist for a client's wedding anniversary. The team builds a paradise dream complete with a 30-person infinity edge spa, more than 10 fire features and an outdoor gym.
Pool-a-Vida
The crew heads to Plantation, FL to bring Costa Rica to a young family's home. Lucas builds the ultimate jungle backyard that includes a beach volleyball court, a huge swim-in grotto and a spa, complete with a giant water wall and a rain curtain!
Growing Pains
A couple with a baby wants Lucas to remodel their dangerously outdated pool and make it safe for their son. The goal is to preserve the pool's cage while swinging in massive rocks to transform a dull patio pool into a stunning natural atrium.
Castle By the Sea
Lucas Congdon faces an epic challenge building a pool fit for a Roman palace on the Gulf of Mexico. He journeys far outside his comfort zone and even taps Emperor Caesar for inspiration on his quest to fulfill his clients' dream of living in a castle by the sea.
In Hot Water
After 10 years of saving and dreaming for a pool, a couple wants Lucas to build them a "wow" factor. The crew delivers by creating a giant double-pool feature with a connecting stream and several customized surprises.
Small Yard, Big Dreams
A dedicated caregiver gets her lifelong wish of having her own pool. Lucas faces the pressure of not only building a dream pool, but has to create it in a small backyard. The team transforms the family's yard into a little oasis with big potential.
