Question
We have an above ground pool, and are looking at ideas of what to put around it so that the pool doesn't get nicked, etc. while mowing the lawn or weed wacking.  We thought of mulch, rocks, stones...but just don't know where to begin.  Can you offer some suggestions to make it look beautiful.  It's a round pool.

Answer
Coleen,
I would seriously consider building a deck around it. It is very difficult to landscape around an above ground pool without causing dirty water,clogged filters,nicks from the weedeater and grass thrown from mowing. Of course if you are on a budget thats ok too.There are solutions to that as well. I picked out some links for you to view some great poolscapes for above ground pools.It makes them look like inground pools when you have a deck around them.Just copy and paste these links into your browser and hit enter:

http://www.leisuretimeok.com/pool/landscape.htm

http://www.repair-home.com/Landscaping_Ideas_For_Above_Ground_Pools

http://landscaping.big.com/?s=g&c=Landscaping&k=swimming%20pool%20landscaping&t=...

http://www.the-landscape-design-site.com/gardenstyles/swimmingpool.html

Good luck! Hope it turns out beautifully!!!