Owning a pool is no doubt one of the superior perks to being a homeowner, and with warmer seasons around the corner, a much-welcome reprieve from the heat.

What truly makes a swimming pool an oasis apart from the outside world is the landscape that surrounds it, the paradise of your own curation.

Here is where you set your pool apart from the standard models, and take R&R to a whole level of luxe.

Poolside landscaping may seem like a daunting task at first, but thanks to state-of-the-art design software and convenient plotting technology you can plan first from the convenience of your computer and get to work knowing exactly what you need-and where to find it.

The fun part, however, is in finding your own personal landscaping style, and drawing from the many sources of inspiration at your fingertips. From lush tropical gardens to stately manor-esque stone & topiary designs, your poolside palace is an intimate and yet infinite canvas on which to show off your very own version of Eden.

Scaled down or sprawling, no swimming pool space is too large or small to benefit from some expert outside framework. These top 40 best well-crafted pool landscaping ideas will make your swimming pool the rightful centerpiece, while providing a lush haven in which to immerse yourself and your lucky guests.