This dated garden had previously boasted an in-ground pool, circa 1970's. The pool is long gone but the original pool house and code-compliant pool fencing remain. The current owners are a budget-conscious family who are jumping at the chance to have a pool in their back yard. Above ground pools are certainly much kinder on the budget than an in-ground pool. But can above-ground pools be cleverly disguised enough to look good? What do you think? Will keep you posted on my design progress ...

before: 1970's garden with pool house and decking for an above ground pool (removed)