Tropical Backyard Landscaping Design Ideas

Get inspiration for a tropical backyard spa getaway in this LandscapingNetwork.com video:

The pool and spa were placed near the back corner of the property to take advantage of the slope. The height permitted the addition of a water slide and natural looking waterfalls.

Flagstone and faux rock coping gives it a natural look. A pebble finish with glass beads reflects the sunlight and enhances the look of the pool. Whimsical tile designs makes the pool fun for the kids.

People really like to hang out on the second step of their pools, so a sun shelf was added. This step is large enough to set lounge chairs right into the water. It also provides a shallower, warmer end of the pool for children and seniors.

Solar panels provide the energy for keeping the pool water warm. They can add 10 to 15 degrees over the ambient temperature and help keep heating bills down.

A 5-6 foot raised bond beam is on the back edge of the pool. The concrete is hand-carved ro look like rock and stained and painted to mimic natural stones in the area. A jump rock 6 1/2 feet over the water line allows kids to jump into the pool. A 65-foot water park slide goes all the way down the slope and shoots through a waterfall into the pool. Three separate waterfalls on the back edge make this backyard a tropical paradise.