Can we afford to install a backyard pool when our space is small and set on a steep slope? Yes. But dealing with the sloped grade can be expensive. So, the trick is to maximize usable space to minimize the cost. The owners of this Vienna, Virginia residence had long wished to make better use […]

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How can we make our pool area more comfortable and enjoyable? Our pool has a concrete deck around it that is cracking, and it’s too small for chairs or lounging. And the pumping equipment is too close to the area where we want to hang out. We want a swimming pool environment that will accommodate […]

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Your dream backyard pool is within your reach! You’ve hired a landscape architect and asked the three essential pool planning questions needed to get started. Now, the fun begins. It’s time to design a backyard pool environment that fulfills everything that you can imagine. Just be patient. Designing and executing your backyard pool project is […]

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So, you want to add a pool to your home? That’s great. Not only is a backyard pool a great idea for family fun; it could become the centerpiece of a multi-purpose outdoor environment. A pool is also a significant investment that can add immense value to your home, but only if you correctly plan, […]

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Aside from the obvious practical functions, a creatively designed pool house can add to a homeowner’s enjoyment of their landscape by offering a quiet place for alone time, a charming accommodation for house guests, the perfect setting for a sweet sixteen party, or a weekend getaway minus the travel time. We thought we’d like to […]

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The purpose of this article is to introduce you to some fundamentals that will help you make good decisions when planning an inground swimming pool project. Although it may be the focal point of a landscape, a swimming pool is frequently just one of several related activity areas that contribute to the overall outdoor environment. […]

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Havi ng a pool in your backyard is like having a giant magnet in your yard that draws in family and friends, which is one of the reasons many people choose to install one. Pools Encourage Socializing In this age of electronic gadgets, too many of us communicate online at the expense of face-to-face relationships, […]

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I love looking at the pool. I love the waterfall and the sound it makes. I don’t always jump in the water, but I just love looking at it. Nancy Labus, Potomac Maryland This landscape design for a swimming pool and waterfalls involved many decisions, and an intensely collaborative partnership between the Potomac Maryland homeowners […]

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From 3D rendering to living breathing reality The homeowner tells us that landscape architect Howard Cohen’s design concept for this Herndon Virginia swimming pool, spa and waterfall design was “98% accurate.” The 3D renderings were beautiful, he said, and really helped him to visualize the final outcome. The finished outdoor environment turned out even more […]

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