Landscaping your backyard pool can be the difference between an oasis and an eyesore
Sponsored by Russell Pool Company
The most common mistake that homeowners make when adding a swimming pool to their property is spending their entire budget building the pool, and nothing to beautify the space around it. Instead of an oasis, they end up with an eyesore.
To make sure his customers avoid that pitfall, Chris Sanderson, the founder of EcoRegions Landscape Architecture and Outdoor Construction, recently acquired Russell Pool Company. The result is an innovative custom pool solution for Capital Region homeowners: a fully integrated landscape design, outdoor living and pool construction business that delivers maximum value and beauty for your investment.
“What led me to it was this idea of turnkey service for outdoor living,” Sanderson says. “Rather than requiring clients to contract with different people for building the pools and the landscaping and the outdoor living features, it made sense to offer all that in-house to make it more seamless. There is one project manager for the entire job, which saves the customer time, money and aggravation.”
Gone are the days when backyard pools were regarded as little more than a modern convenience, offering families relief from south Louisiana’s sweltering heat without leaving the house. Pools now are considered year-round amenities: a place for temperature-controlled fitness and recreation; a waterfront gathering spot for social gatherings; a private relaxation space with ambient light and soothing soundscapes.
By incorporating a customized, complementary landscaping plan, the pool is effectively a water feature that adds character to your home’s exterior 12 months a year.
“A lot of people are motivated to buy a pool for one reason only: to cool off in the summertime,” Sanderson says. “That creates real challenges for the rest of the year – a lot of upkeep and maintenance without a lot of benefit. Our unique value proposition is a design and landscape architecture background combined with decades of experience in pool construction. That allows us to bring expertise to all aspects of a project and deliver exceptional results.”
EcoRegions has 13 years of experience blending elements like plants, pathways and porches into cohesive outdoor living spaces. Russell Pool Company has a retail space, two landscape architects on staff and 60 years of experience constructing pools that stand up to Louisiana’s harsh climate. By bringing two respected local brands under one umbrella, Sanderson says, “Clients truly get a full-service company start to finish.”
Whether you’re looking to add a pool to your existing landscape or want to include one as part of a complete outdoor overhaul, call 225.924.2527 to schedule a consultation. For more information and an inspiration gallery of previous projects, visit RussellPools.com.
