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How to Get the Best Water Feature For Your Living Space
Mon 12 Oct 2009 - 09:53
How to Get the Best Water Feature For Your Living Space
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Connor_R_Sullivan]Connor R Sullivan
When it comes to landscaping gardens and yards, most people will forget one of the most important features and that is water. Swimming Pool consultants have the experience and know how to design the perfect swim spot that will suit family needs perfectly. They have the knowledge to choose the right style that will be perfect for many gardens but any can be designed to order.
Along with the swim area, there are many other areas of the garden that may be in need of attention. Once the large structures, like hot tubs and gazebos, are in place, pathways and flower beds have to be fitted in to give the overall effect desired by the homeowner. Some areas will look good with raised gardens and are great for the elderly.
Plants, particularly, are an important feature and the professionals will know which plants will thrive better in the soil and position that they are to be placed. Homeowners have some idea of what it is that they want to achieve but the professional will be able to advise them on exactly which is the best route to take through this sometimes difficult task.
Although some plants or trees may be on the homeowner's wish list, many will just not be suitable for the garden. Sizes and span of the trees will be very important so that roots or branches do not interfere with the house structure. Planted too near and they will bring all kinds of problems. Even security can be compromised by a tree being too close to a house where anyone wishing to break in can gain access to upstairs windows.
Irrigation systems may also be necessary depending on the positioning of the property and many gardens will grow beautifully with the addition of watering systems.
Even lighting can add another perspective to the landscape as well as adding safety features. Many pathways will need subdued lighting but spot lighting can throw interesting and beautiful shadows across and through the garden to add interest. This could also be a great way to highlight an eating area for those quiet nights in or for entertaining.
There will also be a need for 'hard' areas for seating, footpaths or barbecue areas etc. These professionals will be able to advise on concrete colors that will complement the overall color scheme of the garden. Even patterned concrete is available to give yet another interesting feature to the whole ensemble. It is surprising how colored concrete will add to any design and the patterns will just highlight unique innovations that have been utilized in the garden as a whole.
Along with all the services mentioned earlier, many companies will also provide a stand alone design service. The garden will be measured, mapped and design features will be suggested but it is not absolutely necessary to use the same contractor. However, for continuity and flow, it is probably best to use the designers themselves so that the homeowner will have more control over changes and design alterations.
Connor Sullivan recently spent time researching [http://www.swinkscreations.com/photogallery.htm]Simi Valley swimming pools for a book he plans on writing. He had a [http://www.swinkscreations.com/photogallery.htm]Thousand Oaks swimming pool installed in his backyard.
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