Landscaping

5 Reasons To Ask Your Landscape Architect To Include Water Features

5 Reasons To Ask Your Landscape Architect To Include Water Features

When discussing your wishes with landscape architects as to what you want to be included in your new landscaped garden, we sincerely hope that one or more water features are on the list. As for constitutes a water feature it can be anything from a small bird bath to a large fountain, from an artificial stream to a pond, and many more including a full-sized swimming pool if your pool builder says your property is large enough.

Water features are amazing in that they can activate several senses including seeing the beauty of cascading water, listening to the peaceful ripples from a small stream, or the cooling feel as you splash cold water onto your face on a hot summer’s day. You can also include taste if you have a drinking fountain, and smell if you have a fish pond, so that takes care of all five senses.

As well as what we have just described, water features have several other benefits for homeowners who request that their landscape architect include one in the landscape design they are creating. If you are unsure of what they might be, please continue reading and you will discover that we have highlighted five reasons why you will want a water feature in your landscaped garden.

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By FP Homes & Renovations, ago
Professional Landscape Designers

How Can Professional Landscape Designers Help Me?

Although you might not realise it, the landscaping process can be very stressful and time-confusing. Hiring a professional landscape designer can make things a lot easier, even if you work alongside them to save yourself some money.

There are numerous benefits associated with hiring experienced landscape designers. In this article, we’ve looked at a few of the top advantages. These include:

  1. A Professional Designer Will Analyse Your Property With a Professional Eye

For starters, you can rest assured that a professional landscape designer will approach your property with professional eyes. They will consider a wide range of things before starting to form initial design ideas. These include:

    • Architectural elements, such as patios, outdoor dining areas and more.
    • The local environment, including things like temperature, rainfall and wind.
    • Your soil and its nutrient levels.

  • Any artistic elements that stand out immediately.

As you can imagine, the years of experience and training that a professional landscape designer brings to the table allows them to come up with ideas that might not even cross your mind.

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By FP Homes & Renovations, ago

3 Reasons Why You Should Design Your Own Custom Swimming Pool

Landscape design can be fun and exciting, especially when you’re able to work hand in hand with a skilled designer. Crafting a plan for your new swimming pool may appear way too difficult at first, but it’s certainly achievable, especially if you’re working with a professional designer.

There are many benefits associated with designing your own swimming pool. You will be able to customise your pool fencing, the style of your pool and the things your pool is made out of. You will be able to work attractive landscaping elements like glass pool fencing into your design blueprint, an ultimately, you should end up with the pool of your dreams!

Here are three reasons why you should design your own swimming pool – with or without the help of a professional designer:

  1. You Know Exactly What You Want

Only you know exactly what you want when it comes to your new swimming pool. Sure, you could sit down and try to explain your thoughts to a professional landscape designer, but this isn’t always very easy – trust me!

The best way to make sure that you get the swimming pool of your dreams is to design it by yourself. If you’re not sure that your knowledge and design ability is good enough to put together a comprehensive design document, then you could employ a designer to work with you, but make sure that they understand that you’re going to be doing more of the work.

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By FP Homes & Renovations, ago
Glass Pool Fencing

Is Glass Pool Fencing Affordable?

Anyone with a swimming pool in Australia has to have pool fencing that meets strict standards. Australian law specifies exactly what’s acceptable in terms of the dimensions, materials and structure of pool fences, and it’s important to follow the rules closely. If you don’t, then you risk significant fines and other penalties from your local authorities.

Pool fences come in a wide range of shapes and sizes, so it’s important to consider your options carefully before choosing the right fence for your pool. Glass pool fencing is a stylish and modern option, but a lot of people don’t choose glass because they’re afraid that it will be too expensive for them.

Through the rest of this article we will look at the affordability of glass pool fencing and a few things that you can do to help you afford to use glass – after all, everyone should have the chance to have a stylish, classy backyard!

What Types Of Glass Fencing Are There?

There are two main types of glass pool fencing, each of which comes with a different price range. Frameless glass fencing is usually seen as the most expensive choice, while semi-frameless is slightly cheaper and more affordable.

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By FP Homes & Renovations, ago