Hot Tub Landscaping Idea

What makes the difference between an ordinary backyard hot tub and an inviting, harmonious spa setting? A good design for your Jacuzzi hot tub’s surroundings and a well-executed hot tub landscaping idea can make all the difference.

Any hot tub landscaping idea will start with a measurement of the space and placement of the spa. Once you have figured out the ideal location for your Jacuzzi hot tub, and made plans for the proper foundation, you can start to get creative with landscaping. Your hot tub landscaping idea should include hardscaping, especially if you will need to create a path from your house to your hot tub.

One technique used by landscape designers is to sketch out rough shapes around your hot tub. Things to consider in coming up with an overall hot tub landscaping idea:

Create privacy for your Jacuzzi hot tub setting. Trees, tall shrubbery and trellises with vines can shield your spa and enhance the look of your hot tub with the color and softness of greenery. Another hot tub landscaping idea is to build a pergola over the entire hot tub space.

Plan for your spa lifestyle. Will you want a grassy area nearby for the kids to play, a plot for a garden, or a big patio and barbeque area for entertaining? Sketch out a big-picture hot tub landscaping idea that accommodates all of your needs.

Picture how your landscape will look throughout the seasons of the year. Your hot tub landscaping idea and plan will depend on where you live and the plants that thrive in your area. Plants in containers that can be moved or planted with seasonal color are good choices around a hot tub. Keep in mind that even bare branches can lend beauty to a winter landscape, and could enhance the night if strung with tiny white lights!

For more information on formulating a Jacuzzi hot tub landscaping idea, download a Jacuzzi Hot Tubs brochure and the Pre-Delivery Guide, or contact a dealer.