How to Keep Grass & Weeds Away From Above Ground Swimming Pools

Keep grass and weeds away from an above ground swimming pool by physically removing the existing grass and weeds and by creating a future environment unable to support plant growth. Above ground swimming pools are usually located in wide open lawns with lots of sunlight, allowing plant growth to thrive adjacent to the pool walls. By clearly demarcating a boundary between the lawn grass and the area surrounding the pool it is possible to keep weed and grass growth away from the pool.

Things You'll Need

• Rake
• Shovel
• Wheel barrel
• Small rocks

Instructions

1. Remove all grass and weeds within 1-2 feet of the pool using a metal spade shovel. Carefully remove 3-6 inches of top soil to ensure all roots are extricated. Place the grass, weeds, and top soil in a wheel barrel for disposal.

2. Rake the shoveled area aggressively using a ridge metal rake. Remove any organic matter that is exposed through the raking process. Any roots or organic debris remaining may facilitate new plant growth.

3. Place 3-6 inches of small crushed landscaping rocks around the pool perimeter previously shoveled and raked free of grass and weeds. Evenly distribute the rocks using a metal shovel and rake.

4. Inspect the crushed rock demarcation boundary once a month. If grass, weeds, or other growth is observed encroaching from the lawn or coming up through the rocks, immediate removal is required.

References

• Colorado State University
• University of Minnesota