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SPN DEC 2010 Landscaping
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LANDSCAPING – ALL A QUESTION OF TASTE
Landscaping around a pool is all about privacy, safety, beauty and appeal as well as adding value. More pool owners than ever are upgrading their swimming pool surrounds and adding style and luxury as they make use of sensational products and finishes on the market
particularly when the project has been designed and finished to suit their personal taste and is in tune with the location.
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There are many factors to take into account when carrying out a landscaping job whether it is large or small, commercial or private. Safety and privacy are obviously vitally important so flooring around the pool should always be non-slip and good lighting is crucial for safety reasons.
Well planned lighting is also just the thing for hiding the not so pretty areas but equally perfect for highlighting beautiful objects and features within the landscaped section.
The right plants and shrubs also need careful consideration as no one wants to spend hours fishing leaves out of the pool and fruit trees will invite many small and unwelcome visitors. Most of us love bees but it is a good idea to choose plants that do not attract flying insects. Lemongrass and herbs such as tarragon are useful and eucalyptus is a natural insect repellent.
andscaping an outdoor leisure and pool area can add value to property and at the same time provide the pool owner with a perfect place to relax or revive;
When not in Rome!
The size and shape of a pool must also warrant careful consideration. Roman Corinthian columns around a partially submerged above-ground pool is not a good look but equally a beautiful in-ground pool can be totally stripped of its loveliness by neglected or badly planned surroundings. Specialist design and landscaping companies are becoming much sought after and with good reason. Often working as part of the package offered by the pool builder these companies know exactly the best way to design the pool’s surroundings once the build is completed.
Attractively safe
Whilst safety is top of the list, aesthetics are also a major factor when covering any leisure area and specialist safety flooring company Poolsafe offer a large variety of choice including individual colour mixes, motifs and patterns that not only add to the beauty of the pool area but also provide safe and hygienic walkways. The carefully mixed ingredients that make up the soft to the touch floor incorporate a sanitiser to minimise the growth of harmful microorganisms. Ideal for areas extending well beyond the pool surround itself Poolsafe can individualise design plans in any
commercial or domestic pool or play area. Additionally, Poolsafe are currently working towards PWTAG guidelines specific to splash pads regarding the use of non-slip and chemical resistant products, for all their wet leisure flooring products.
Precious stones
After an involvement in building prestigious swimming pools for over 20 years Cranbourne Stone recognised the shortage of quality pool finishing products available to the UK pool industry and did something about it! Cranbourne’s Jo Stanfield said: “We understand that customers demand increasingly sophisticated, custom-built and original products so we use the finest natural stone sourced from all over the world to help create individual bespoke pool surrounds. By implementing these products we are able to create the perfect solution.” Jo continues: “We also pride ourselves on a superlative service and are able to assist by taking the responsibility from the pool installer in that we produce our own on site templates and can also work from detailed CAD drawings; making even the most highly complex projects run more smoothly.”
As well as the individual bespoke surrounds, By Karen Witney
Poolsafe safety flooring blends beautifully with paved area around domestic pool
Poolsafe safety flooring ideally covers garden walkways and pool surround
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