A Cozy Pool Landscape: 10 DIY Backyard Ideas that Won't Break the Bank

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1 String Lights

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2 Solar Lights

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3 Pool Lights

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4 Flower Beds

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5 Ornamental Grass Border

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6 Plant Shrubs

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7 River Rock Garden

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8 Seating Area

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9 Privacy Screen

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10 Wooden Deck

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