how wide and deep should the trench around a pool be
Backfill Around Above Ground Pool. The pool is up and everything is great! 24' round steel wall with resin bottom rail. Now I'm looking at the finishing touches. I of course had to dig down one side to level the foundation so I am now left with a 5 deep, 1' wide trench around the backside of the pool. When it rains it becomes a muddy mess.