Pools come with responsibility thoughincluding keeping you and your family safe with a fence or barrier.

(Depending on where you live, you may also need a barrier to keep wildlife out!)

Eco-Friendly Fencing

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For the eco-conscious, bamboo fencing is the way to go.

A white bamboo fence around a backyard pool.

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However, bamboo can be expensive and may be difficult to maintain.

It’s a versatile fencing option that can be treated and painted.

Here,all_things_buildingcustom made an intricate laser cut fence that even won aSPASA awardfor innovation.

Up-close view of a wooden fence

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it’s possible for you to even grow plants inside since it acts as a greenhouse, too.

To get this look, place string lights inside Mason jars and hang along the fence using twine.

It’s the perfect, relaxing way to enjoy a nighttime swim.

A pool surrounded by a modular wall with growing vines.

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This bamboo fencing is painted white for a charming cottage-style look.

Look for every opportunity to grow your plantseven vertically on a pool fence or wall for a resort-inspired look.

Add some shrubbery to help block out surrounding noise while adding greenery and privacy to your backyard.

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To spruce it up, paint it and plant shrubbery and flowers in front of it.

White paint will make your greenery and plant choices really pop.

It adds a bit of privacy while bringing visual appeal that all your guests will notice and talk about.

A backyard with a pool chair and woven tables and ottoman.

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Landscape Border

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Sometimes just the landscape itself is a great pool barrier.

Pair it with bright blue lounge chairs to make you feel like you’re oceanside.

It adds privacy, helps block out noise and is a beautiful pool border idea.

A black laser cut screen surrounding a blue with a potted plant.

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A pool enclosed in a glass building and featuring a water feature with plants.

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A backyard pool at dusk with hanging lanterns on the fence.

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A backyard with an inflatable pool surrounded by a wood deck.

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rm_landscape pool barrier

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A backyard pool surrounded by a white bamboo fence and lounge chairs.

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Barrier Reef Pools Perth

A backyard pool surrounded by shrubbery and a white lattice fence.

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michelle boudreau design pool wall

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A backyard pool surrounded by a tall wood wall, a wood deck and lounge chairs.

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Wood posts surrounding a backyard pool.

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A young boy holding a pink pool tube float next to a pool surrounded by a stone wall.

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A pool with a white wood fence, blue lounge chairs and white umbrellas.

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bayside built pool barrier

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mindy gayer pool barrier

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Barrier Reef Pools Perth

A small narrow pool against a wall with growing greenery and a large mirror

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Barrier Reef Pools Perth

A view of a backyard pool with a short stone wall and a wooden pergola.

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mondolandscapes pool barrier

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A variety of potted plants surrounding a swimming pool.

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A small backyard with a matte black intricate fence and glass wall fence around a pool.

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