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Pool Landscaping Sacramento: Expert Plant Selection for Pool Areas

by pooltime
Jul 24, 2025
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The landscaping mistake that cost a Granite Bay family $3,000 in pool repairs started with a beautiful magnolia tree. They planted it 8 feet from their pool thinking it would provide perfect shade, but within three years the roots had cracked their pool deck and damaged underground plumbing. The dropping leaves and flowers kept clogging […]

Tropical-themed swimming pool with beach entry featuring tan pebble finish transitioning to blue water, natural rock waterfall, large decorative boulders, lush tropical plants including banana trees and palms, wooden privacy fence, and wet concrete decking.

Foundation Shrubs & Ornamental Grasses for Sacramento Pool Areas

by pooltime
Jul 10, 2025
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When I’m working with families on pool design, one of the most common questions I get is: "What should we plant around our pool?" After three decades of watching pool landscapes succeed and fail, I can tell you that the answer starts with foundation plants – the shrubs and grasses that create the structural framework […]

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Pool Landscaping Sacramento: Understanding Climate Challenges & Strategic Planning

by pooltime
Jul 06, 2025
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After building pools in Sacramento for over three decades, I’ve watched countless families struggle with landscaping around their pools. They’ll spend $80,000 on a beautiful pool, then plant the wrong plants and end up with dead vegetation, cracked pool decking from invasive roots, or constant cleanup from debris falling into their pristine water. The truth […]

A fire pit with blue fire glass sits between two cushioned chairs on a backyard patio.

Sacramento Fire Feature Fuel Options & Professional Installation Guide

by pooltime
Jun 04, 2025
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When Sacramento families ask me about fire features, one of the first questions is usually: "What’s the best fuel option?" After installing fire features throughout Sacramento for decades, I’ve learned that the answer depends on how you plan to use your fire feature, your site conditions, and your personal preferences for convenience versus authenticity. Selecting […]

A round stone fountain made of stacked pebbles sits by a pool with flowers at its base.

Sacramento Water Feature Installation: Process, Timeline & What to Expect

by pooltime
May 17, 2025
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One question I consistently hear from families considering water features is: "What exactly will this process be like, and how long will my backyard be torn up?" It’s a completely understandable concern because water feature installation does involve some disruption to your outdoor space. After overseeing hundreds of water feature installations throughout Sacramento, I can […]