We have removed an above-ground pool that was present when we bought the house, and was at the walk-out-basement level. The deck was built around the pool. I am seeking landscape ideas for the yard and deck area, now that the pool is gone.

The deck is in poor shape (was likely 20 years ago that it was framed; we replaced the topd boards ~7 years ago). It is the transition from the main-level deck to the walk-out basement area that is what I'm looking for ideas for.

Thanks in advance for any ideas you can provide!

Or ... if someone can recommend a landscape designer in the St. Louis Metropolitan area (Missouri), that would also be helpful.

Here is a link that might be useful: Photos of yard without pool