Frequently Asked Questions


Schedule of construction may vary depending upon a number of factors including weather, complexity of work etc.
Once all the required information is recieved and the permit application is completed and submitted, it can take anywhere from three to eight weeks depending on local township and complexity of design for the permits to be granted.

Frame pool with wood to match shape on your print. Next the track hoe digs pool while walls are handed shaped.

Steel (rebar) is placed in pool to form what will become a steel cage
Plumbing is installed that will not be accessible after concrete is sprayed i.e.. main drains, fountains, jets, in floor cleaners
City or county inspect the job to assure all work meets code.
High strength concrete (4000 psi) is applied pneumatically at 200 lbs. of pressure to ensure the highest quality shell.
Wood forms are removed and deck area is graded
Pool equipment is set on site. All lines are connected to proper inlets and outlets on pool and pressure test.
Coping installed around perimeter of pool and/or spa. Prep pool for interior finish.
Pool is washed with acid. Power is run to pool equipment location. Panel is set with breakers and timer. Equipment is hooked up. Deck is bonded. Lights are installed.
Concrete slab is poured with proper drainage and expansion control.
City or county checks to ensure all electric codes are met.
Waterproof marcite or exposed aggregate is installed. Exposed aggregate or marcite is washed. Pool is filled 24 to 48 hours.


Pool is brushed.
Pumps are turned on 24 hours a day. Deck is cleaned. Yard clean up. Dirt is graded.
Pool owner is instructed of proper pool care and maintenance of pool
Be, safe and have fun
Softscape comprises of the animate, horticultural elements of landscape design, i.e. plants. Hardscape are the non animate design elements, such as edging, stone walls, tile patios, and brick walkways.
The rule of thumb for your dream landscape is between 15-25 % of the cost of your new home, or between 10-15 % to give your existing homes landscape a face lift. You may choose to spend more or less, but money put into landscaping will usually make your home more enjoyable, and build equity.

The answer is YES! If you are unsure about a plan, or any aspect of the project you should say so. You have the right to have the yard the way YOU want it, not the way some landscaper wants it. It is much easier, and cheaper to change a project before it starts than after it is finished.

As a general rule soft stemmed plants such as Grasses, Daylilies, and Hostas, can be cut back in the fall. Woody plants such as Russian sage, or Butterfly bush, should wait till spring, but before budding.

Full Sun - Receives at least 6 hours of sun a day.
Partial Sun - Receives at least 4 hours of sun a day.
Dappled Shade - Produced by trees and creates a moving pattern of sunlight and shade. This shade allows for the widest range of gardening options for growing both shade- and sun-loving plants.
Open Shade - Created in a north-facing yard for as many feet out as shade is cast by an adjoining wall, fence or building. The distance the shade is cast will vary with the season. This type of shade can be a challenge for growing shade-loving plants in the middle of summer as the hot afternoon and evening sun may cause burning of leaves
Medium Shade - Occurs where open shade is further obscured by trees. Medium shade also occurs under decks and south-facing entrances with no direct sun.
Dense shade - The deepest shade, found where tall walls and fences block all but the narrowest strips of light. Dense shade can also occur under trees with dense foliage such as Norway maples and some conifers. Plant selection for dense shade is limited.
Dry shade - Any of the previous shade situations involving mature trees can also be dry shade. Dry shade occurs because most trees are shallow-rooted, removing nutrients and water from nearby plants.

Generally speaking it is best to do it either late Spring or the early Autumn.

Sod is a strip of grass that is ready to be laid, usually coming in the size 3'x6'. Seed is much cheaper; however you have to wait for it to become established, usually at least 3 months.

Sod is a strip of grass that is ready to be laid, usually coming in the size 3'x6'. Seed is much cheaper; however you have to wait for it to become established, usually at least 3 months.

A design professional has a lot of experience with both the softscapes, and hardscapes used in your area. They also have the knowledge to know what plants will work the best in what areas, and what will look the best when it is full grown. Last but certainly not least is that a landscape designer will be able to stop future problems such as drainage.

Landscaping is one of the most cost effective ways to add value to your home, not to mention the aesthetic value it adds