I was told this look could only be achieved with artificial turf because the area is too small for real grass to survive/thrive. I would do it with Bermuda, and I would use a reel mower.
You could, but you’ll likely have grass die on the edges during the summer from the heat radiating off the concrete/brick which is why it was recommended to do it with turf
Typical_PatsFan
The grass would struggle from foot traffic, chlorinated/salted water, and possibly overwatering if you have kids doing cannonballs
becrabtr2
Hate turf next to pools. It gets hot and the infill is a pain.
Looks like Bermuda does fine where you are. it’ll be fine by the pool as well. Keep up on mowing and get a grass catcher would be best to cover the pool But you can always clean it out.
If installed correctly there is base rock, quarter minus (maybe sand) and a lot of infill. You’ll have to get rid of all that, excavate, add topsoil and sod. I’d roll that topsoil or let it fallow to avoid bad settling
Standard-Stock-5912
If you have kids…. even if can get grass to survive, looks like ton of grass and mud being dragged in
Toobizzyteam
Better off with turf, plus* no maintenance at all really
livingadreamlife
Yes, you could replace it with real grass. However, there is increased cost and the downside of regular cutting, fertilizing, pesticides, and watering along with the grass growing only during the season, and increased cleanings of removing grass clippings from pool.
JJC_Outdoors
Yeah, 100% possible. However, you will have to get very “in the weeds” about turf science. Mow every other day, Spoon feeding fertilizer every week, keep an eye out for disease and pests, and very specific irrigation. You will have to speak to multiple experts an out which variety of Bermuda or maybe Zoysia to get, everyone will have an opinion and they may all be right and dead wrong at the same time. Also, have a backup plan for when you go on vacation for turf care.
Electrical-Rush-3538
Like its been said , will depend on how often the pool is used. You will get a lot of water dispalacement . It will look very nice for a few weeks and then it will start to leave bare patches.
Another issue will be drainage from rain water and how deep the soil can be around the pool.
Probably best to use non-slip paving slabs where you enter and exit the pool.
lookitsafish
Realistically no
theblackbeltsurfer
100% achievable with real grass. Just need a bit of discipline from whoever’s looking after it. Gonna need some extra TLC to get that putting green love.
IsleOfOne
You will have to have a salt water pool and a grass type that can tolerate it, like a zoysia or Bahia etc. Even then, one spill after shocking the pool (with chlorine, which yes you still must do in salt pools) and it’s lights out.
But it is doable. Just difficult. I have done it at my parents property.
Imaginary-Succotash1
See it in the hamptons all the time
Arth3r911
Less hassle. Leave the turf. Focus on the real grass away from pool and high traffic areas.
bigfoot_is_real_
Would you like to have grass clippings in your pool?
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You could, but you’ll likely have grass die on the edges during the summer from the heat radiating off the concrete/brick which is why it was recommended to do it with turf
The grass would struggle from foot traffic, chlorinated/salted water, and possibly overwatering if you have kids doing cannonballs
Hate turf next to pools. It gets hot and the infill is a pain.
Looks like Bermuda does fine where you are. it’ll be fine by the pool as well. Keep up on mowing and get a grass catcher would be best to cover the pool But you can always clean it out.
If installed correctly there is base rock, quarter minus (maybe sand) and a lot of infill. You’ll have to get rid of all that, excavate, add topsoil and sod. I’d roll that topsoil or let it fallow to avoid bad settling
If you have kids…. even if can get grass to survive, looks like ton of grass and mud being dragged in
Better off with turf, plus* no maintenance at all really
Yes, you could replace it with real grass. However, there is increased cost and the downside of regular cutting, fertilizing, pesticides, and watering along with the grass growing only during the season, and increased cleanings of removing grass clippings from pool.
Yeah, 100% possible. However, you will have to get very “in the weeds” about turf science. Mow every other day, Spoon feeding fertilizer every week, keep an eye out for disease and pests, and very specific irrigation. You will have to speak to multiple experts an out which variety of Bermuda or maybe Zoysia to get, everyone will have an opinion and they may all be right and dead wrong at the same time. Also, have a backup plan for when you go on vacation for turf care.
Like its been said , will depend on how often the pool is used. You will get a lot of water dispalacement . It will look very nice for a few weeks and then it will start to leave bare patches.
Another issue will be drainage from rain water and how deep the soil can be around the pool.
Probably best to use non-slip paving slabs where you enter and exit the pool.
Realistically no
100% achievable with real grass. Just need a bit of discipline from whoever’s looking after it. Gonna need some extra TLC to get that putting green love.
You will have to have a salt water pool and a grass type that can tolerate it, like a zoysia or Bahia etc. Even then, one spill after shocking the pool (with chlorine, which yes you still must do in salt pools) and it’s lights out.
But it is doable. Just difficult. I have done it at my parents property.
See it in the hamptons all the time
Less hassle. Leave the turf. Focus on the real grass away from pool and high traffic areas.
Would you like to have grass clippings in your pool?
It’s one of those “yes, but why?” situations