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 GuideSwimming with the Fishes
The Lucas Lagoons crew turns a koi pond into a backyard oasis for a family and their fish in Siesta Key, FL. The team transforms an old, outdated pool into a natural lagoon, then connect it to the new pond and install an amazing aquaponics system.
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.
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.
Swimming with the Fishes
The Lucas Lagoons crew turns a koi pond into a backyard oasis for a family and their fish in Siesta Key, FL. The team transforms an old, outdated pool into a natural lagoon, then connect it to the new pond and install an amazing aquaponics system.
Mountain Lodge Oasis
The Lucas Lagoons crew faces the unique challenge of building a Rocky Mountain-style lagoon for a family living in the Florida wetlands, and quickly learn the clients will be supervising them along the way.
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.
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A couple with a baby wants Lucas to remodel their dangerously outdated pool and make it safe for their son.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mountain Lodge Oasis
The Lucas Lagoons crew faces the unique challenge of building a Rocky Mountain-style lagoon for a family living in the Florida wetlands, and quickly learn the clients will be supervising them along the way.
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.
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.
Swimming with the Fishes
The Lucas Lagoons crew turns a koi pond into a backyard oasis for a family and their fish in Siesta Key, FL. The team transforms an old, outdated pool into a natural lagoon, then connect it to the new pond and install an amazing aquaponics system.
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.
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.
Swimming with the Fishes
The Lucas Lagoons crew turns a koi pond into a backyard oasis for a family and their fish in Siesta Key, FL. The team transforms an old, outdated pool into a natural lagoon, then connect it to the new pond and install an amazing aquaponics system.
Mountain Lodge Oasis
The Lucas Lagoons crew faces the unique challenge of building a Rocky Mountain-style lagoon for a family living in the Florida wetlands, and quickly learn the clients will be supervising them along the way.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
