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Creating a backyard oasis
By Emma Peterson. Learn some of the ways that hardscaping can be used to transform outdoor spaces into an extension of a home. For many homeowners, their backyard is their oasis. It’s the space where they can relax and enjoy the outdoors. But making the perfect oasis is often a ...
Feeling out of depth? Refresh your knowledge of pool basics!
By Emma Peterson. Understand and identify the three core features that keep a pool functioning. At first glance, a pool may seem just like a hole filled with water. But once you dive beneath the surface, it quickly becomes clear that there are a lot of different equipment and factors that go ...
A reality check on water balance
By Dani Sheehan. Water balance is about chemistry, not just hitting the numbers. Water balance applications have become popular tools for calculating the Langelier Saturation Index (LSI) of a swimming pool or hot tub to determine whether the water is balanced, corrosive or scale-forming. While these tools offer convenience, relying on them ...
How to build a beautiful container water garden
By Dani Sheehan. Bring small spaces to life with sustainable containers, aquatic plants and running water. Container water gardens are compact ecosystems that deliver texture, movement and sound with minimal maintenance. Whether you’re designing for a small backyard, patio or commercial setting, here’s how to build one that adds beauty all season ...
Designing for mental wellness
By Dani Sheehan. Water features can play a powerful role in outdoor spaces. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and a reminder that the environments we create can significantly impact emotional and psychological well-being. For landscape designers, this presents an opportunity – water features are natural tools for restoring calm, focus and ...
Container water gardens: Big design in small spaces
By Dani Sheehan. See why container water gardens belong in your landscape plans. Let’s face it, outdoor spaces are shrinking as new housing developments go up, and customers are looking for budget-friendly ways to create their home oasis. As demand grows for low-maintenance, water-wise landscapes, container water gardens are emerging as one ...
Expert tips to get the most out of your time at the Pool & Spa Show!
By Emma Peterson. From registration to exploring day of, here are our suggestions for getting the best experience for your team at the 2026 Pool & Spa Show! The Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA)'s annual Pool & Spa Show is the perfect place to connect to the pool and spa industry. ...
Mark your calendars: The 2026 Pool & Spa Show is coming!
By Emma Peterson. Learn, network and explore at the show built by and for pool and spa professionals. The next Pool & Spa Show, hosted by the Northeast Spa & Pool Association (NESPA), will be held at the Atlantic City Convention Center from January 27-29, 2026. If you are a ...
Spooky scary pool stories
By Emma Peterson. These three stories of unmaintained pools will send shivers down your spine. Anyone who has worked in the pool or spa industry has a spooky story about a pool that has not had the maintenance it needs. For Halloween a few years ago, the Pool and Hot Tub Alliance ...
Dive into innovation at the 2025 International Pool, Spa and Patio Expo
By Dani Sheehan. Want to elevate your outdoor design expertise? This expo represents an invaluable investment in your professional growth and business development. Outdoor living spaces have become the new frontier for design innovation, with customers increasingly investing in sophisticated pool, spa and patio environments that blend seamlessly with their homes. That’s ...
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