seems like a lot of watering to keep that green.

mine is that green with no watering at all.

but i dont like the grass that close to the pool, as the clippings go in when you mow. and hardscape dries faster in the morning. and heats up more during the day (which you need in RI). so i have some sections of grass within the enclosure but none closer than 4 1/2 feet to the pool.