Thursday, December 15, 2011

So You've Got A Swimming Pool - Landscape Ideas

!±8± So You've Got A Swimming Pool - Landscape Ideas

Do you have a pool in your backyard? Whether it is an above ground pool, an on-ground pool (half in the ground and half above) or an in-ground pool, there's no need for it to dominate the rest of your landscape unless you want it too.

Safety Tip 1

The first landscape item you'll need to add to a pool is a safety fence. Pools are considered an "attractive nuisance", and it doesn't matter how many "no trespassing" signs you may have on your property. If an intruder - child or adult - gets into your pool and is harmed - you will be sued for negligence. The only way to protect yourself is to have a fence surrounding the pool.

Safety Tip 2

It's imperative that you keep the area around your pool clear of bric-a-brac. For one thing it will detract from the attractiveness of your pool, but even more importantly it could cause someone to trip, fall into the pool, and perhaps get injured. Even if there's no question of a lawsuit, it's always best if your visitors have a good time and don't hurt themselves!

Alright, that's the grim stuff out of the way. Now let's get to the fun stuff. You've got a pool! What should go with it?

Above Ground Pools

Landscaping around an above ground pool is quite different than around one that is on-ground or in-ground. The above ground pool is so huge and dominating that there's not really any way you can minimize it, so why not place potted plants around it. (You don't want to plant trees or bushes near the pool, as the root system can find it's way underneath the pool and push upward - and the pool must be absolutely level.)

On-ground and In-ground pools

Whatever you have around your pool - furniture or other ornamentation - make sure you place these items more than four feet away from the edge of the pool. This will prevent people from accidently tripping. Have a little shed where you can place all the tools needed to care for your pool, and replace them as soon as you're done using them. Make sure the shed has a lock on it, as you'll be storing chemicals inside it and you don't want them to disappear.

Wicker furniture placed strategically around the pool, perhaps a table with an umbrella pole in the middle...those are the traditional sights seen around a pool. But you can add so much more - a border of decorative stone, potted plants, statuary...even a fireplace.

You can place lights around your pool to illuminate it at night, but beware - if you can't see the bottom of your pool, then you must not go swimming. That's a simple safety precaution. But there's a certain esthetic satisfaction in watching light play across the shimmering surface of water.

You'll want to enjoy your pool for a long time to come. So, safety first, and esthetic values second. But with a little imagination, you can make your pool the shining jewel in your landscape.


So You've Got A Swimming Pool - Landscape Ideas

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Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Portable Swimming Pool Reviews Top 5 Best Seller from Amazon

Portable Swimming Pool Reviews Top 5 Best Seller from Amazons No1.Intex Ultra Frame 18-Foot by 52-Inch Round Pool www.amazon.com No2.Intex Sequoia Spirit 16' Round x 49" Tall Wood-Grain Pool Set www.amazon.com No3.Intex Ultra Frame 32-by-16-Foot-by-52-Inches Rectangular Pool Set www.amazon.com No4.16' x 48" Intex Ultra Frame Set Pool Package www.amazon.com No5.Intex 18' Round Easy Set Deluxe Pool www.amazon.com

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Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Intex Pools

!±8± Intex Pools

Intex has sold more above ground pools than any other brand. They offer a broad range of above ground pools to go with just about any back yard and any budget. The four major styles of pools that Intex sells are Easy Set Pools, Round Metal Frame Pools, Oval Frame Pools, and Rectangular Frame Pools. All models are made with triple-ply sidewalls. These make the pools sturdy, correctly shaped, and resistant to being punctured.

Easy Set pools are the simplest and least expensive models. They range in diameter from 8 to 18 feet. They set up quickly on level ground. Once you have the pool laid out on flat ground and inflate the top ring, all you do is fill it with water. The sides automatically rise with the water level. Easy Set pools come with a pump and filter system and basic cleaning tools.

Round Metal Frame pools are the next step beyond the Easy Set pools, but they are easy to set up too. They are constructed out of high grade, powder coated steel for strength and rust resistance. No tools are required for setup because the beams and joints pin or snap together. These, too come with a filter and pump system.

Oval frame pools from Intex are a hybrid of the Easy Set and the Round Metal Frame pools. They have an inflatable top ring, and they have powder coated steel frames for extra strength. These come in sizes ranging from 12 x 20 feet to 12 x 32 feet, so these allow for much more room to play in the pool.

Rectangular Framed Pools are big enough for lap swimming and are rectangular, like many in-ground pools are. This new style of pool frame is strong and easy to assemble, because the pieces fit together smoothly without the need for locking pins. This gives it a sleeker look than the traditional metal framed pools.


Intex Pools

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