Ep 5. English Garden Pool

In The Pool Master season 2 episode 5 titled "English Garden Pool," renowned pool designer Anthony Archer-Wills is tasked with creating a stunning backyard oasis for a retired couple in Austin, Texas. The couple has always dreamed of having a peaceful and tranquil English garden-inspired pool, and it's up to Anthony to bring that vision to life.

To start, Anthony surveys the couple's backyard and takes note of the existing landscape. He sees potential in the mature trees that surround the space and decides to incorporate them into his design. He also takes into account the couple's wish to have a pool that blends seamlessly into the lush greenery and tranquil surroundings.

To achieve this look, Anthony decides to use natural stones and neutral colors throughout the pool area. He starts by excavating the space for the pool and shaping it to fit seamlessly into the existing landscape. He then installs a custom-made natural stone water feature that adds both beauty and tranquility to the space. The water feature is positioned to look like an extension of the existing rock formation in the backyard.

Anthony chooses a unique shape for the pool that mimics the natural curves of the landscape. He installs a vanishing edge on one side of the pool, which creates the illusion of water effortlessly flowing into the surrounding greenery. The edge of the pool is also designed to match the shape of the rocks surrounding it and is lined with natural stone in a soft, neutral color.

To further enhance the English garden feel, Anthony adds several planter boxes around the pool area, planting them with a variety of flowers and plants that complement the pool's natural color palette. He also installs a custom-made pergola nearby, providing the couple with a shaded area to relax and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.

Throughout the episode, Anthony pays close attention to all the little details that make the garden-themed pool as stunning as it is. From selecting the perfect plants to positioning the water feature just right, no detail is too small for Anthony. His attention to detail and dedication to creating the perfect space for his clients shines through in every step of the process.

In the end, the couple is thrilled with their new English garden-inspired pool and couldn't be happier with Anthony's work. The pool blends in seamlessly with the surrounding landscape, and the beautiful flowers and plants add just the right amount of color to the space. The natural stone water feature adds a calming, relaxing element to the area, while the vanishing edge creates an illusion of endless water blending right into the surrounding trees and foliage. All in all, Anthony's creation is a true masterpiece, a stunning tribute to woodland English gardens that also feels like a natural part of the Texas landscape.