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14 Dec 2018
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Everything You Need to Consider About Your Pool This Winter

Pools Add Value to Your Home, Despite the Season

Don’t let winter hold you back from getting the pool of your dreams. A pool is a great addition to any landscape, no matter the season. Pools add value to your home and provide a source of fun and relaxation for your family.

For pool owners, winter means a shift in pool care and maintenance, which is important to protect your investment in your home and landscaping. Here are some tips on how to take care of your pool during the cold winter months so that it’s in good condition when you’re ready to open it again in the spring:

Caring for Your Pool During the Winter:

  1. Winterize Your Pool 

If you have a pool, you’ve probably already shut it down for winter. Closing your pool is the first thing you should do once the weather starts to dip.

Tip: Purchase a pool chemical kit – they come with all the chemicals you need to close your pool.

  1. Choose the Right Cover

Properly covering your pool is essential to ensuring it has a long lifespan. While most pool owners use bags filled with water or sand to secure the pool cover, this method can be an unsightly eyesore for your winter landscape. 

Instead, consider purchasing a pool safety cover. These covers are more securely fastened to your pool deck and are designed to withstand heavy weight – so if a child accidentally steps on the pool cover they won’t fall in.

The added safety of this type of pool cover will give you peace of mind, but it’s also a great way to protect your pool from heavy snowfalls. Plus, because it’s anchored to your pool deck it looks sleek and won’t impede on the beauty of your yard.

  1. Keep Your Cover Clear During Winter 

Winter pool maintenance doesn’t end with closing your pool. Keep your pool cover clear to ensure it doesn’t rip or sag from snow buildup. If ice builds up on the cover of your pool, allow it to melt before pumping it off the cover.  Keep an eye on the snow and ice levels and routinely clear away what you can to protect your pool over the winter months.

  1. Get a Jump on Spring

When the first signs of spring finally roll around and the water starts to thaw, lift a corner of your pool cover and add some liquid chlorine. This will give the water an added boost when you go to open the pool once stable, warmer temperatures arrive.

Considering installing a pool for your home? At Green Scene Landscaping we take care of every detail of your pool – from design to installation. Find inspiration in our pool gallery and then give us a call to get started.

04 Jul 2017
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5 Ways to Save Water & Still Keep A Beautiful Landscape

One of the biggest misconceptions about lawn care and landscaping is that you need to water your yard in excess for it to be green and lush.

This couldn’t be further from the truth! Of course, watering is imperative to a healthy lawn. But it isn’t the only thing you can do to keep your landscaping looking beautiful.

Water is a precious resource. Help your yard use less water – and save money – with these simple tips.

Water the right way

Did you know there’s a right way and a wrong way to water your lawn and plants?

Up to a third of water from sprinklers can evaporate from the heat of the sun, so be sure to give your plants fewer, heavier soakings.

And try to water in the morning, so the sun won’t evaporate the water before your plants have a chance to soak it up.

Use mulch

Mulch is the number one thing you can do to preserve soil moisture, prevent water evaporation, and improve plant growth.

If you have a problem with weeds in your yard, mulch will do the trick because it works to keep down the weeds and decomposes to improve the soil.

Choose native or drought-resistant plants

When you’re deciding on plants for your yard, it is worth considering native or drought-resistant plants.

These plants typically require less maintenance and very little watering, because they establish quickly and will be naturally hardy and healthy – perfect for your water conservation efforts!

Reduce your lawn

The average Canadian household uses 1,400 litres of water per day, and roughly 30% of that is used for lawncare or landscaping purposes.

Can you imagine how much water (and money spent on high water bills) you would save if you had less lawn to take care of?

Consider replacing some of that grass with a ground cover such as:

If you install ground cover in your outdoor space that covers a large area and requires zero mowing, you’ll be well on your way to saving water.

Plant more trees

Planting trees is a popular trick many homeowners use to save water in their yards. Why?

  • Trees take up more yard space
  • Trees reduce the amount of grass that needs to be watered
  • Trees provide shade for your lawn and plants

Of course, trees need water. But they have an extensive root system and usually don’t require as much, or as frequent watering.

Need help?

Green Scene Landscaping uses only the highest quality materials in the industry, so you get the highest quality, longest-lasting work – every single time.

If you need help designing a water-conscious landscape, or would like to get started on building a brand new outdoor space, give us a call.