Outer Banks Swimming Pool & Landscape Blog

As the Outer Banks swimming pool and landscaping experts, our goal is to provide our current and prospective clients with the most up-to-date information about both swimming pools and landscaping.

Outer Banks swimming pool property owners and prospective buyers are the focus of Southern Scapes Pool & Landscaping blogs. The purpose of our blog is answer the most popular questions we are asked and provide you with tips to keep your landscape and pool beautiful! Please feel free to email us any questions you would like to see us answer in our blog at [email protected] or use our contact page!

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OBX NC and VA Landscapes – Splitting perennials!

April 18, 2014 / ck.Evans

Live in NC or VA, it’s time to split, or divide your perennials, and put money back in your pocket! Find a friend or neighbor and share your divided perennials and save even more! Although spring and summer perennials are best divided in the fall, it’s not too late to divide some of them now. […]

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5 Reasons Fiberglass Pools are the Best Choice for NC and VA

April 14, 2014 / ck.Evans

Why is a fiberglass pool better than other types of pools if you live on the Outer Banks or other coastal regions in NC or VA? Fiberglass pools are quickly dominating the market through North America. Here’s 5 Reasons Why: 1. Fiberglass pool warranties are hands down the best: Fiberglass pools have the best warranty […]

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OBX, NC and VA – April Landscaping Tips

April 4, 2014 / ck.Evans

April Landscaping Tips – OBX to Chesapeake/Hampton Roads With this cold winter, everybody is itching to get in the yard! Here are a few tips about what you should be doing in outside. Grass: As excited as you may be to see some green, you need to wait at least 3 weeks to fertilize your […]

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Most Popular Options for Your Fiberglass Pool on the OBX NC?

March 29, 2014 / ck.Evans

What are the most popular options for an in-ground fiberglass pool according to Southern Scapes Pools of the Outer Banks? Having installed hundreds of fiberglass pools in Northeastern NC and Southeastern VA in just the last few years, we have found that salt water chlorinators, underwater pool lights, and heaters are the most popular options. […]

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Above Ground Pool vs. Inground Pool

March 23, 2014 / ck.Evans

Above Ground Pool vs. Inground Pool? What’s right for you? The answer depends largely on your budget, location, and purpose. Above ground pools are very inexpensive compared to inground pools. If you have a tight budget or live in a cooler area where the swimming season is short, an above ground pool may fit the […]

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OBX NC Swimming Pool Contractor – Top Tips for Choosing a Pool Builder!

March 23, 2014 / ck.Evans

If you are thinking about installing an inground pool on the Outer Banks or elsewhere, follow these TOP tips for choosing the RIGHT swimming pool contractor for the job: 1. Chose a contractor that has quantified experience in your area. Ask for references and contact previous clients prior to hiring. 2. Ask to see their work. Pictures are great, but nothing replaces seeing […]

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Getting your yard ready for spring???

March 23, 2014 / ck.Evans

If you are getting your yard reading for spring, then this blog post is just for you! With the occasional bursts of warm weather we often have in February and March, folks tend to go outside and start assessing their landscape and lawns. One of the best things you can do this time of year […]

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March Landscaping – DO’S AND DONT’S

March 23, 2014 / ck.Evans

March landscaping – what should you do? With such a cold winter, many people in Northeastern NC and Southeastern VA have SPRING FEVER! Regardless of whether you live on the Outer Banks, Moyock, Elizabeth City, Chesapeake, or Virginia Beach – here are some helpful tips! Need help or have questions? Southern Scapes Pool & Landscape […]

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Fiberglass Pool vs. Vinyl Liner vs. Concrete – Which one’s the best for me?

March 22, 2014 / ck.Evans

Fiberglass vs. Vinyl Liner vs. Concrete – What’s the best option for me? There is a lot of debate about what type of pool is best. Our goal is to provide you with an honest look at the advantages and disadvantages of each. Whether you live on the Outer Banks, Currituck, Elizabeth City, Edenton, Virginia […]

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Salt water pool? Is a salt chlorinator right for your pool?

March 21, 2014 / ck.Evans

Is a “salt water pool” right for you? Choosing a salt chlorinator is all about personal preference and your situation. Many people misunderstand what a salt chlorinator is and think it will make their pool water like ocean water. However, a salt chlorinator uses electrolysis to naturally create chlorine in your pool. In other words, […]

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February Landscaping Tips – a must read if you have damaged plants!

February 16, 2014 / ck.Evans

February landscaping – this blog is a must read if you have damaged plants. This winter has been especially hard on our landscapes. Hopefully, you wrapped your tender plants for the winter. If you didn’t, don’t be surprised if you lose tender plants or have some damage. Wait until spring to do any pruning. You […]

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Winter Landscaping and Swimming Pool Tips!

February 8, 2014 / ck.Evans

Landscaping and Swimming Pool Tips – Word to the Wise… An extremely cold winter can simply be tough when it comes to your landscaping and swimming pool. Here’s just a few tips to help you protect & preserve both your landscaping and swimming during cold spells. IRRIGATION: • If it is not winterized, make sure […]

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