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 GuideFiesta 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top of the Mountain
Pool designer Lucas Congdon heads west to Bountiful, UT to build a dream backyard on the side of a mountain. Faced with many challenges, Lucas creates a Tuscan-themed pool complete with a spa, the biggest linear fire wall he's ever built and a grotto with a 23,000 pound lid.
Waterpark Wonderland
Pool designer Lucas Congdon transforms a neglected backyard into a waterpark wonderland. With his most extreme remodel yet, Lucas creates a family fun zone complete with a waterslide and a double-decker party space.
What's Up Dock?
Pool designer Lucas Congdon has a very special project ahead of him -- building a giant pool for a dear friend turned client. Lucas creates a dream backyard complete with a dock, large cascading waterfalls, fire pit and an audio/visual entertainment swim-up bar.
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.
Ultimate Backyard Paradises
Lucas and his team have transformed more than 150 backyards into paradises. Lucas revisits five of his favorites, and reveals some of their never-before-seen, most outrageous, backyard creations.
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.
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!
