Mario Lopez Reveals One Of The Big Secrets To A Perfectly Designed Pool

If your home includes a pool, have you prepared it for the upcoming summer months? If not, there is a checklist of tasks to go through. First, it's important to ensure the water is clean and absent of any grime or sneaky toads, notes Zoutman. Then, we suggest taking a step back and analyzing its current design scheme. Is it outdated? Boring? In need of something new and trendy? There are a variety of stylish and fun tactics you can try. For example, adding a small waterfall with layered stones can create a fun and tropical theme.

However, Mario Lopez, host of "Supersize My Pool," has revealed a secret that will get you thinking outside the box. According to HGTV, Lopez and his team have worked with several families in the past to give their pools a much-needed makeover. After garnering plenty of pool remodeling experience, there's one thing he's noticed that may give your pool the elevated design you've been working towards.

Although we'd like to pour our whole design budget into our pool, Mario Lopez says designing its surroundings is just as important. "We don't just make over the pool," Lopez said, "we make over the whole backyard. I know how important that is to families," reports Realtor. So in essence, no matter how amazing your pool design is, your backyard will spoil its beauty if not styled to be complementary. 

According to HGTV, there are quite a few options to consider. Those who love the fresh look of flowers can plant bed heads, which are a combination of plants like hydrangeas, daylilies, and ornamental grasses. If you need a better flow of direction, it's advised to install a stone pathway around your pool. However, the most basic backyard design requirement is maintaining your grass. As long as it's kept nicely trimmed, you're sure to have a backyard pool that looks refreshing and clean.