In the Backyard
A while back, we finally finished reworking our backyard, one of those 3 month projects that eventually threaten to be a multi-generational saga. We turned our existing pool, with a bit of trickery, into a zero-edge thing, put a dark bottom in it and ended up with a nice effect. I probably could have posted it upside down and no one would have been able to tell the difference. The pool design creates a surface like glass.
The tree is an ironwood. A lot of the more interesting plants will not grow in the desert, but an exception is the native ironwood tree. We have three now and every one is a work of art.
Terri:
This is stunning!
December 6, 2010, 6:33 amElamBend:
I've never been one for desert life, but it's 12 degrees here in Chicago today and this looks amazing.
December 6, 2010, 6:50 amskh.pcola:
That is absolutely beautiful. Very relaxing...
December 6, 2010, 11:47 amcaseyboy:
Hopefully no one will spoil the image by swimming in it. Heaven forbid. Seriously it looks pretty neat. How large is it?
December 7, 2010, 2:23 pmCraig:
Zero-edge pools are the bomb.
Do people still say that? Anyway, it's very cool.
December 7, 2010, 6:36 pmSteve W from Ford:
Beautiful pool but isn't having a tree hanging over it kind of a pain once the leaves fall? We used to have a large bougainvillea by our pool in Az and it was very nice looking, but Oh! When the wind blew, what a mess.
December 7, 2010, 8:26 pm