Designed by Landscape Solutions and installed by Nashville Dip Pools.
With spring in Nashville comes thoughts of outdoor living at home. As temperatures rise and days grow longer, many homeowners start dreaming of sunny afternoons beside a sparkling pool or evenings relaxing in a beautifully designed backyard.
Many people don’t realize, however, that waiting until summer to begin building often means construction finishes as the season ends. A successful pool project includes several phases, such as permitting, excavation, structural work, utilities, and finishing. Just as each phase requires expert craftsmanship, it also requires time and coordination.
That’s why March is one of the best times of year to begin construction. Starting early in the season allows your project to move forward before peak summer demand, giving contractors the flexibility needed to source the required materials and deliver exceptional results.
At Landscape Solutions, we believe your outdoor environment should feel like a private at-home resort. An extension of your home that’s perfect for relaxing, entertaining, and everyday enjoyment as often as possible. As a premier hardscape and pool designer Nashville homeowners around the region trust and rely on, our design-build team creates outdoor environments where pools, patios, and landscapes flow naturally together, transforming ordinary backyards into sophisticated, breathtaking spaces.
Whether you’re picturing a luxurious new pool or a complete outdoor retreat, starting construction in early spring ensures your space will be ready to enjoy when the warm days of summer arrive.
Why March Is the Perfect Time to Begin a Pool Build in Nashville
In Middle Tennessee, March offers ideal conditions for beginning outdoor construction. This year (2026), the first week of March was the warmest in history, with average temperatures in the mid-60s. Right now, the ground has softened, and our crews can work efficiently before summer’s intense heat and humidity arrive. These conditions allow excavation and structural work to progress smoothly, maintaining an efficient schedule.
Another advantage of building early is availability. Once warm weather arrives, demand for popular pool and hardscape materials in our area increases substantially. Our contractors’ schedules also start filling up, pushing projects later into the season and risking their not being completed until well into summer or early fall, depending on the scope.
Beginning spring pool and living space construction now ensures there is adequate time for each stage of the build.
This also gives us time to complete additional landscaping and outdoor accessories that will give your space a finished feel. Plantings, custom lighting, and other decorative elements can be installed once the pool is finished, ensuring your entire backyard is ready to enjoy this summer and for years to come.
Designing a Pool That Complements Your Property
Every property has unique characteristics that need to be factored into your desired pool and outdoor space. Things like slope, soil conditions, sunlight exposure, and drainage patterns. These elements will all influence the overall swimming pool design and how it integrates with your surrounding outdoor areas.
This is why thoughtful design is essential before construction begins. Our design process begins with a site visit and consultation to understand our clients’ needs and preferences. We then carefully evaluate each property to clarify how the pool will relate to the home’s architecture, existing landscaping, and overall outdoor environment.
And with today’s homeowners exploring a wide variety of pool design ideas, it’s important we have construction details and design considerations covered and ready to go.
Lately, we’re seeing a strong preference for sleek geometric pools among homeowners with modern or mid-century modern homes. This will require an approach different from a freeform design that mimics the natural curves of the surrounding landscape. Infinity-edge pools still remain popular on properties with scenic views, and many homeowners are incorporating spas, cold plunge pools, and water features that add both visual interest and the tranquil sound of flowing water to their outdoor environment.
With these design processes already in place by mid–to-late March, you can enjoy a pool that also acts as the focal point of a larger outdoor living design that balances opulence, comfort, and fully considered functionality.
Building a Resort-Style Backyard Around the Pool
While the pool itself can take center stage, the most impressive outdoor spaces include more than just a place to swim. Luxury backyards are designed as complete outdoor environments where multiple features work together to create a cohesive, luxurious experience.
Hardscape elements, such as expansive stone patios and walkways, define structure. These surfaces delineate gathering areas where friends and family can relax, dine, or enjoy the surrounding landscape. Outdoor kitchens and grilling stations are especially popular additions, allowing homeowners to cook and entertain at any time of the day or night. Family get-togethers with friends can begin mid-afternoon and stretch well into the wee hours when your backyard is crafted with meticulous attention to detail and abundant living at the forefront.
With this in mind, many homeowners add a fire feature to their pool area to extend the year-round usability of their backyard. In summer, this creates a welcoming area to relax over a nightcap after dining al fresco. In the cooler months, it gives you and your family an opportunity to gather around the fire outdoors and enjoy a hot chocolate or special coffee.
Pergolas and defined covered lounges add another layer of year-round usability and comfort by providing shade during the day and shelter during rainy months. These architectural elements create what we call “rooms,” which feel every bit as intentional and thoughtfully designed as the interior spaces of your home.
When these features are planned alongside the pool during the initial construction phase, the result is a cohesive environment that feels like a private five-star resort.
Why Homeowners Across Nashville Choose Landscape Solutions
At Landscape Solutions, we’re proud of the reputation we’ve earned. As one of the most trusted design-build firms in Nashville and the surrounding Middle Tennessee area, we’re known for our skilled craftsmanship, design excellence, and relentless attention to detail.
From custom pools and luxury patios to outdoor kitchens, fire features, and complete landscape renovations and installations, we manage every aspect of the process, from initial consultation and design brainstorming to final construction of your dream backyard oasis. Our collaborative approach ensures your project reflects your vision with exacting precision and the highest standards of quality and longevity.
If this is the season you embark on your private outdoor retreat, our team offers the expertise, experience, and design sensibility needed to bring your ideas to life.
Ready for the ultimate in luxurious living at home? Get in touch with us and schedule your consultation.