A pool is a big investment, and the landscape around it decides whether it feels like a resort or a hole in the backyard. Madison Planting & Design Group designs pool settings as complete outdoor spaces: natural stone decks, planting that frames the water, stone fountains and spillways, and patios for shade and dining. For homeowners looking into pool landscaping in Madison, MS and around the Jackson metro, we bring design and installation together under one roof.
Natural stone pool decks
Natural stone is one of our specialties, and it’s especially at home around water. Our portfolio shows natural stone pool decks and coping around freeform pools and spas, with the stone carried into nearby patios and steps so the whole backyard feels connected.
- Custom design options: stone choice, color, pattern and how the deck meets lawn and beds.
- Room to live: decks sized for lounge chairs, dining and foot traffic, not just a narrow walkway.
- Drainage in mind: decks are pitched so rain and splash water run away from the pool and the house. This matters on central Mississippi’s clay soils.
Planting around the pool
Poolside planting has special requirements. Plants should frame the water without dropping heavy litter into it, offer some privacy, handle reflected heat and look good during swim season. We choose and place plants with those factors in mind and add seasonal color where it will be enjoyed most. Our landscape installation team handles the planting, and irrigation can be laid out so sprinklers water the beds, not the deck or the pool.
Water features, fireplaces and outdoor rooms
A signature feature can make a pool area feel unique: raised stone spillways pouring into the pool, a fountain on the patio, an outdoor fireplace or pergola, or an outdoor kitchen that turns the pool area into an outdoor living room. Landscape lighting helps define the deck edge and steps for evening swims. Planning these together keeps sight lines, materials and utilities in harmony.
Designed for a long Mississippi swim season
In central Mississippi the pool gets used from late spring well into fall, often in serious heat and humidity. That shapes our designs. We look for places to add afternoon shade, such as a pergola, a shade tree set back from the water, or a covered patio. We think about how hot a deck surface will feel underfoot. We choose plants that hold up to summer heat and heavy rain storms. The goal is a pool area you actually want to sit beside in July, not just look at from the kitchen window.
Why plan the pool and landscape together
When the pool, deck and landscape are designed separately, you can end up with a deck that’s too small, trees in the wrong place, or no good spot for shade. Bringing in our team early, ideally when the pool is still on paper, avoids that. On complex sites, our licensed landscape architect can plan grades, fencing locations and circulation around the pool as part of a full site plan.
Our process
- Site visit: we look at sun, views, slopes, access and existing trees.
- Design: layout of the deck, patios, planting and features, reviewed with you.
- Proposal and schedule: clear scope and coordination with any other contractors.
- Installation: our crews set the stone, plant and finish the landscape. See our design/build process.
- Ongoing care: keep beds, lawn and irrigation around the pool in shape with our maintenance services.
Frequently asked questions
Can you redo the deck and landscaping around an existing pool?
Yes. Updating an older pool’s deck and planting is one of the most effective ways to refresh a backyard. We’ll look at what can stay and what should change.
When should I call you if I’m planning a new pool?
As early as possible. Deck size, drainage, planting space and utilities are easier and less costly to plan before construction starts.
Do you serve my area?
We work across Madison, Ridgeland, Canton, Gluckstadt, Flora, Jackson, Clinton, Brandon, Flowood and Pearl, plus other parts of Mississippi and Louisiana.
Plan your pool setting
Call (601) 859-5915, Monday–Friday 8:00–5:00, or request a quote online. Tell us about your pool, or the pool you’re dreaming of, and we’ll take it from there.
