Do you like to have a garden or a swimming pool in your house?

@youless (112582)
Guangzhou, China
July 24, 2007 8:59am CST
Frankly, it's a very difficult choice in my opinion. As I like both of them. I like to grow plants, vegetables and flowers in the garden. I also like swimming in the swimming pool. If I have only one option, then perhaps I have to select the swimming pool. Because my husband and child like it much more. They like play in the swimming pool. Besides, swimming is a very healthy sports.
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@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
24 Jul 07
Can I ask why you would have to choose between a garden and a swimming pool? We have both at our house. The pool gets used every day during the summer unless it is raining. It was a very good investment for us to make. It keeps the kids very busy during the summer. I just started my garden this year and just yesterday picked 6 cucumbers and a pepper from my garden for dinner last night. It is worth it to grow a garden also. I wouldn't choose between them~ do both.
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@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
24 Jul 07
I posted this discussion because I love them both but I have none of them:) I dream one day I will have a house with it. You are so lucky:)
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@Zelmarq (12607)
• Cebu City, Philippines
31 Jul 07
hello sunshine, thats great that you have both a garden and a pool in your house. In our house we only have a garden, we cant afford to have a pool. Wow, I love cucumbers and pepper, my mother have a good recipe, slice the cucmbers in small slices or dice it, then add mayonaise, cubed cheese, pineapple chunks and a little pepper pepper to taste and wow, im sure you are going to enjoy it. Its best when you chill it. When its summer we just go to the beach and enjoy the breeze and the food.
@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
31 Jul 07
That sounds like a great recipe. I am going to a picnic next weekend and am going to bring it for something different. Sounds yummy.
@Calais (10893)
• Australia
24 Jul 07
I would like to have a garden too, as long as it is low maintenance, I would like to have a pool, it would be wondeful for the kids, but I would not be able to enjoy it, because I cannot swim.
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@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
24 Jul 07
So maybe you like garden much more, I guess.
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@Nardz13 (5055)
• New Zealand
25 Jul 07
Hey. To be honest I would like to have both, in which we dont... We do however have gardens all around our house, and our pool, well that would have to be the beach down the road from our house...
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
25 Jul 07
Thanks for your response.
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@bluishrose (2289)
• Philippines
25 Jul 07
We have a garden at our house, its very helpful in terms of vegetables and also flowers for decorations in the house. If ever i don't want to have a swimming pool it doesnt suit our lifestyle. =D
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@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
25 Jul 07
It's not bad to have a garden at home:)
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@beyond12 (77)
• China
25 Jul 07
I agree with you swimming is a very healthy sport in the world and we can benifit from it very much.Having a swimming pool in your house is a good thing and you can go swimming at any time ,so I admire you very much.
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@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
25 Jul 07
Thanks for your response.
@kampupot (18)
• Philippines
25 Jul 07
I think I do not need to have a garden and a swimming pool at home because my workplace is a 54 hectares garden known as the Rizal Park here in Manila, Philippines. I have the honor to invite you and see for yourself the beautiful park I am proud of.
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@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
25 Jul 07
Wow, that sounds so nice. Thank you:)
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@wonderful1 (2075)
• China
12 Aug 07
I will choose a garden, because I want to plant some flowers and vegetables in my garden and I can't swim, so a swimming pool is not useful for me. This summer I went back to my aunts', and there is a big garden behind her house. There are lots of vegetables in it, and it tastes very good. So if I can buy a house, I must plant some vegetables in my garden.
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
12 Aug 07
It sounds great, thanks for your response.
@happymom1 (1179)
• United States
25 Jul 07
We have both in our backyard and its fun. We have ground at the back of our house thats why my husband put their our swimming pool and last april we make our garden too. Its fun and enjoy when you have something to accomplish.
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@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
25 Jul 07
Oh, I envy you so much:)
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@jolenegreen (1209)
• United States
24 Jul 07
Are you asking with your house or inside your house. I am very confused. I do have a garden outside of my house. I love it! We eat many veggies all summer long!!! We dont have a pooly yet though. We were going to get one but we just didnt have the money. Next yr we will most likley get a pool. If u are asking about inside your home...I definatley would take the pool without even questioning it!!!!!
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@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
25 Jul 07
In my opinion, the garden and swimming pool is usually outside of the house. It's nice that you have a garden.
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@jHoEn16 (2043)
• Australia
1 Aug 07
if i have enough money for it i would rather have both.... a swimming pool and a beautiful garden
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Aug 07
You are right because I think the same:)
@bowtieguy (5915)
• United States
1 Aug 07
Garden, I don't do much swimming, I do have a hot tub but it is indoors.
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Aug 07
Garden is a good choice, thanks for your reply.
• United States
25 Jul 07
Well, I've never been much of a person to Garden. First I'm not good at it, second I tend to kill whatever I try to keep alive, third it's not what I call entertaining, and lastly I don't eat many vegetables because they taste bad. I do like flowers but I wouldn't take the time to water them daily since it doesn't rain here often. A swimming pool in my house, however, would be AMAZING! I love to swim. It's great exercise and one of the only exercises that doesn't hurt your joints while doing it. I would love to swim more often but I don't have a pool to go to.
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
25 Jul 07
Your reasons about not to have a garden is very interesting:)
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• United States
25 Jul 07
Hm... i would love to have a pool but you would have to buy chlorine and a pool cleaner.... i dont like to garden so i do not know what to say about that but my opinion is to get the pool, i think youd have more fun with it but its just my opinion
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@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
25 Jul 07
I think so. Thanks for your response.
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@sr0415 (1140)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
Hi youless! :) Although I am not that expert when it comes to swimming, I want a swimming pool! *hehe* I go swimming with my friends when we have the time. However, having a swimming pool requires a lot of space at home. Right? [Unless of course, if you really got a big home. :)] A garden, for me, is much better. It gives beauty to the house and if you're into gardening, it becomes a relaxation and a stress reliever, at the same time. (",) But I guess, you have to talk things over with your hubby so that both of you will come to an agreement if which is which - whether a garden or a swimming pool. It's best to come up with a win-win situation. Take care and God bless! (",)
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Aug 07
I can tell that you are very considerate:) Your spouse is so lucky to marry you:)
@sr0415 (1140)
• Philippines
1 Aug 07
Hi youless! :) I don't have a spouse. I am single and very much available. LOL... I'm 21 and still pursuing my own dreams. I want to enjoy my youth first before settling down. (",)
@cefaz_21 (2596)
• Philippines
31 Jul 07
Oh..how I Loved to have both..When I becoe rich, I'll buy a lot and have my house built and will ahve a garden at the front yarda nd a swimming pool at the back..so how is that? Swimming pool is best here..specially during summer it can be very very hot..:)
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
31 Jul 07
When you are rich, it's no problem for you to have whatever you like:)
• Hong Kong
31 Jul 07
I personally would love to have a garden where I could plant everything I want including flowers, fruits and herbs, things like that. I am not a big fan of swimming and therefore it is quite an easy choice for me. Also, I think it would be nice if I could plant my own things and watch them grow. However, I am not sure if I could really plant something because I don't really have a green thumb and everything planted under my hands seem to die mysteriously.
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
31 Jul 07
Don't worry, I think you will be talent for planting. It's especially the gift for women:)
@madhuraks (425)
• Kuwait
28 Jul 07
I love both of them.So it is difficult for me to choose any one.
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
29 Jul 07
Sorry to post this dilemma:)
@jeyani (58)
• India
31 Jul 07
it is to have a very good to have a garden in your house.if your husband like swimming pool they can join a swimming club.but it is very important to have a garden.there are so many benefits
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
31 Jul 07
Thanks for your response.
@apuroy11 (59)
31 Jul 07
Garden and swimming pool are both my favourite.I have planed that When I will build my own house I will must have this two in my house.If I have one option then I will prefer the garden,bez I like gardening.It makes me feel batter when I see the plants are growing slowly.When it becomes younger,it also gives flowers and fruit. I also want to tell you that I don't know swimming.I have tried many times to learn swimming,but I failed.So if I can fullfill my first choice then I will make a swimming pool and I will try one more time to learn swimming.
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
31 Jul 07
There is a will, there is a way:)
@mengyuan (46)
• China
1 Aug 07
Firstly,i want to say you're good wife and good mother.Secondly, i want to tell you that garden and swimming pool i like bothe of them. i hope i can own them oneday.
@youless (112582)
• Guangzhou, China
1 Aug 07
Thanks for your praise:)