Landscaping Around my Above Ground Pool

by Mrs. Matlack

What can I put around my above the ground pool that will not cause the wall to deteriorate? I would like to put down stones with rounded edges that would cover the bottom four inches of the pool wall. The pool was sunk four inches to meet the old deck height.

Hi Mrs. Matlack. It is very unlikely that anything you put around your pool would hurt the sidewall. I do, however, recommend that you put down landscaping plastic before you spread out the rock. Weeds, grass and other growth need to be kept away from the pool so the roots do not grow under it and come up through the liner. The plastic around the pool will help to prevent growth and would also protect the sidewall.

This page might also be helpful.

Above Ground Swimming Pool Landscaping