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Transforming your backyard into an oasis is about more than having a decadent pool.  Landscaping with plants, in pots or in the ground, as well as strategic paths and comfortable furniture do as much to change a backyard as the swimming pool itself.  When the backyard is small and the pool dominates the space, pots or lifted planters featuring annuals add a lush, tropical feel to even the barest of yards.  There are infinite ways to style your backyard and pool area, all of which will depend on where you live and your personal taste.

For those that love simple elegance and easy maintenance, focusing on the lawn itself is a wise idea.  Forego the patio and have the swimming pool coping butt up against the grass itself.  Sunning loungers and patio sets can rest on the grass, lending a luxurious, carpeted feel to the area around the swimming pool.  Pathways can be made with paving stones set inches apart to allow the grass to grow between the pavers.  This is perfect for people who are not into the constant maintenance some gardens require.  Simply mowing the lawn will do. 

Louisiana abounds with traditional and historic homes, and boxwoods are the perfect plants to create a barrier around the pool and the rest of the backyard.  Planting the boxwoods closely together creates a living, green fence around the swimming pool in Lafayette, LA. 

For homeowners that want a more modern, tropical look, palm trees offer a beautiful tropical aesthetic as well as provide privacy.  Placing hibiscus plants in colorful pots add a splash of brightness that is sure to delight in the summertime.