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Outer Banks NC August Landscaping Tips

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Landscaping in August – use these tips! It’s AUGUST – What do I need to do in my yard? Here are some great tips by Southern Scapes Pool & Landscape Design LLC about what you should do in your yard the month of August! Weeding your lawn and gardens is a must this time of year. […]

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Staycation on the Outer Banks NC

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Outer Banks vacation? No time for a vacation folks of Northeastern NC? ‘Staycations’ are becoming a more popular option for people of all ages. So what does this have to do with fiberglass pools or landscaping?  The installation of an in-ground swimming is one of the most popular home improvements… and the perfect center for […]

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Fiberglass Pool Depths

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Fiberglass Pool Depths – what should you consider? What is a good depth for your new fiberglass pool? Fiberglass inground pools are available in a multitude of colors, shapes, sizes and depths with ever increasing add-on options hitting the market.  Advances in technology coupled with more and more people manufacturing fiberglass pools means greater variety […]

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Fiberglass pool over a vinyl liner?

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Fiberglass pools – are they superior to vinyl liners? Why does Southern Scapes ONLY do fiberglass swimming pools? The truth is we feel our clients get a superior product when they install a fiberglass pool compared to the cost and maintenance of other types of pools.  If we felt a vinyl liner was the best […]

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First Steps in Making Your OBX NC Pool a Reality!

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What is the first step in making your dream of OBX NC pool ownership a reality? We recommend first determining exactly what your layout options are based on your most recent survey to determine how much space you actually have in your yard.  Every county, township, and many times homeowner’s associations, have restrictions related to […]

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Re-mulching Beds Every Year

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Do you need to re-mulch every year? YES!  A light top dressing is really all you need – about an inch is usually enough.  After your initial mulching, anything more than 3 inches actually does more harm than good.  Mulching not only freshens up the look of your beds, it also helps protect plants and […]

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Outer Banks Pools – Top 5 Myths about Pools

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Outer Banks Pools – NC Swimming Pool Myth Buster! This blog will address some of the major Outer Banks pool myths surrounding swimming pools.  So what are the most popular myths? Myth #1:  Fiberglass pools float. Fact:  While it is true that they CAN float if they were placed in a river or other body […]

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Pool Landscaping Design: More than JUST Plants!

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Pool landscaping design – it’s more th an just plants– and is often overlooked in the design process. One of the greatest benefits of a fiberglass pool by Southern Scapes Pools & Landscape Design of Northeastern NC is the opportunity to have a NC General Contractor AND landscape designer develop your fiberglass pool project with your […]

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Outer Banks pool cost?

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Outer Banks pool cost how much? At Southern Scapes Pool & Landscape Design of the OBX, NC – one of the most frequently asked questions we are asked is how much it cost to install a fiberglass pool. Frankly, it is like asking how much is going to cost me to build a house as […]

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Light VERSUS Dark Fiberglass Pools

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LIGHT COLORED POOLS VS DARK COLORED POOLS Today’s fiberglass pools are available in a wide variety of shapes and colors – and the options only to continue to grow as time passes.  We are often asked which color is best – white, light blue, aqua blue, green, and, yes, even black.  With this being said, […]

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