The clean lines and sharp contrasts in this landscape provide the interest and beauty that perfectly enhances the home. Each outdoor living space should be UNIQUE to the taste of the homeowner and the style of the home. This is why the skill and expertise of a professional landscape designer pay substantial dividends. In the case of this traditional Chandler home, the setting is more formal. Yet, the homeowners still wanted a relaxing and comfortable feel to the space. The result is nothing short of amazing in this breathtaking backyard. The simple, clean lines of the swimming pool, spa, turf ..read more

March is the perfect month to make sure that your outdoor living space is ready to step up for a summer of fun and relaxation outdoors. Grilling, watching the Final Four, and relaxing in the spa are what March is all about In Phoenix, March Madness is all about getting your yard and outdoor living space ready for the 100+ degree temps that will be arriving soon and remaining in the Valley of the Sun for the next five to six months. This means that your landscape will need a little bit of TLC. And so will your outdoor living structures. But after putting in the time and maybe a small financial ..read more

Bordering your outdoor living space with small planter is the perfect way to keep bug repellant plants close to you as you relax outdoors. While we are fortunate enough to be able to enjoy our Phoenix outdoor living spaces year-round, one of the most significant benefits to the cooler winter months is the lack of bugs. But as soon as the weather begins to warm up, the unwanted flying and biting guests start to arrive. Bugs sprays, candles, and even bug zappers can only do so much. However, you can create a bug-free zone around your yard by adding plants that are known to repel bugs. You can le ..read more

Investing a few minutes to completely clean your BBQ grill is the best way to know that you will be enjoying great tasting BBQ for the rest of the year! Living in the Phoenix area, you can get outdoors to use your BBQ grill year-round. But most homeowners still do the majority of their grilling in the summertime. The biggest reason for the increase in grilling in the summer months is the longer daylight hours. No one wants to be outside in the cold on a dark winter night grilling. But once the sun sets later, we flock to the grill to enjoy all of our favorites and the fun of dining al fresco ..read more

Custom coping and pavers can completely change the appearance of your pool. You don’t need a new pool to eliminate the dated look of your old pool, just a quality UNIQUE pool renovation. Your UNIQUE swimming pool represents a significant financial investment and one that you want to enjoy for many, many years. But over time, the climate and daily use take a toll on your swimming pool and the equipment that you depend on to keep the water clean and bright. And because you see your pool daily, the slow process of change and deterioration can be easy to overlook. You jump in, and the water still ..read more

Once abundant in the southwest, the monarch butterfly is now bordering on extinction due to a severe reduction in its natural habitat. Due to the mild climate we enjoy in the Valley of the Sun, we share the region with some very UNIQUE creatures such as the western monarch butterfly. But sadly, these beautiful creatures population has dropped substantially in recent years. Once abundant, numbering as many as 300,000 just a few decades ago, it is estimated that the monarch population has dwindled to fewer than 30,000 in late 2019. This severe decline could be the beginning of the end for monarc ..read more

This lazy river offers more features than most 5 star resorts and the homeowners never need to wait in line for anything! How many times have you visited a resort or amusement park just because your family loves the lazy river? This is one of the few swimming pool features that appeal to everyone in the family. Kids can ride around on inflatable rafts, play with a beach ball, and jump in and out of the water all day long. No one is ever complaining of being bored when there is a lazy river to enjoy. And parents love that they can kick back and float along without any effort. But did you e ..read more

Protecting your pool and spa as well as your outdoor living spaces is as simple as calling your insurance agent to update your homeowner’s insurance policy. The mild winter climate makes Arizona a prime location for anyone who loves to enjoy the great outdoors year-round. Your UNIQUE pool and spa make surviving the heat of our desert summer possible. And a UNIQUE outdoor structure is the perfect way to enjoy being outside in the fall, winter, and spring. In many cases, these structures allow you to create outdoor rooms that are used as often, if not more than your den, family room, or living r ..read more

A new UNIQUE pool interior can completely change the appearance of your pool. This vivid blue interior completes the feel of relaxing in a private lagoon somewhere in the tropics. Many homeowners share a common misconception about owning a swimming pool. They are under the impression that aside from a little bit of cleaning and chemical balancing, their swimming pool is a one-time investment. And while most of the significant construction costs are of the one and done variety, there are some aspects of your swimming pool that will need to be updated or replaced after several years of use. And ..read more

The simple lines of this geometric pool are pleasing to the eye, while the fire pots and water features add interest and a splash of drama. As 2019 comes to a close, many residents in the Phoenix area are beginning to consider options for their 2020 new swimming pool project. The first of the year is a great time to start your pool build as the distractions of the holidays are in the rearview mirror, and you are in no rush because the first 100-degree day is still months away. If you are ready to begin the design process for your 2020 UNIQUE swimming pool and spa, call 480-969-1911 to schedule ..read more