As the summer sets in for many people this time of year, many home owners are looking to add a touch of something fun to their backyard, be it a garden, a item of landscaping adornment to make the yard look better, or even a deck. But, many people are also considering adding pools to their property, even if they're relatively inexpensive. Rather than buy something that will only last for a season or will look tacky in their yard, many homeowners are also looking into custom backyard pools for their properties.

Many homes now have swimming pools in their yard. Most people opt for in ground pools rather than above ground pools because they work well with the landscaping and are more attractive, as they can be landscaped to flow with the property. Pools that are in ground can be easily covered and cleaned much easier than those that are above ground. An above ground pool is harder to keep clean and is not as durable as an in ground pool.

There are a large number of swimming pool designs available for in ground pools. Many of these designs can be customized by the homeowner to fit his or her specific needs and wants. For example, the homeowner can choose the color of the interior tiles, or even choose a lighting fixture to enhance their landscaping and yard design. In addition, the depth can be varied to provide for family wading, diving and other water activities.

For consumers whose yards will not accommodate the in-ground pool option, custom backyard pools can be constructed above ground. These customized pools possess a more unique shape than the traditional round shape as the homeowner chooses and will offer many features, such as frames placed around them and additional construction features that are integrated into the pool itself, in order to ensure both stability and aesthetic integration for your property.

Adding a custom pool to your backyard doesn't mean that you have to give up your landscaping. Both in-ground and above-ground custom pools can easily be positioned in a backyard where they will be attractive and natural. Putting up a pool also doesn't have to affect your grass or your flowers. In fact, quite the opposite. A pool can enhance the mood of a backyard and complement the landscaping better than any other backyard feature.

For many consumers, the dream of being able to wade in the water of their own custom backyard pool is more than ever a real possibility. Calling the local contractor or pool supply store can get the process of getting the pool of your dreams installed. Soon, you too can be soaking under the sun or stars in a private pool in your own backyard.