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At Reflections, we know how big an investment in a natural pool or koi pond can be, and our goal is to help homeowners understand how to protect and care for that investment. That’s why we’ve created this step-by-step guide to follow when winterizing your pool or pond.

Lagoon style luxury pools are the ultimate way to bring an oasis into your backyard. Having a pool on your property to rival some of the most stunning luxury pools in the world is no longer an impossible dream. In the past, many might have dismissed ponds with a sand bottom as being too difficult … Continue reading “The Great Sandy Lagoon Debate: A New Twist on Water Features or Too Tough to Manage?”

You may have a lovely pond on your property, and while it’s beautiful to look at, you feel that you could spend more time there if there were a beach surrounding it. A beach makes water activities such as swimming, fishing, and just sunning yourself much more convenient.

Many beaches around the world aren’t only a result of natural forces and weather breaking rocks into sand, but some are man-made to some degree. So, why not create a perfect beach at your pond so that you’ll have access to a great beach experience whenever you want.

Too much exposure to pool chemicals can potentially increase the average swimmer’s risk of developing a range of ailments from cancer to asthma and other respiratory issues. 

On hot and sticky August days, nothing feels better than a dive into a cool pool. If you’ve ever been swimming in one of the more than 10 million residential and commercial pools in America, you’re well acquainted with the refreshing chill of the water…and the sting and smell of chlorine that comes with it.

Sometimes, you want to get away for a little while. Sometimes, you just need to surround yourself by the calming air of nature, the murmurs of a babbling brook, or the calming white noise of a waterfall. You need to take in the colors of the season and the smell of the flowers and marvel … Continue reading “Make your Backyard a Paradise”

During such critical and uncertain times, it can be difficult to determine what parts of your life need to adapt to the new threat of COVID-19. We thought it might bring comfort to some of our customers to provide the latest federal guidelines regarding pools and water features issued in response to the pandemic. According … Continue reading “COVID-19 Announcement”

There are many factors to consider when designing, installing and maintaining your koi pond, but your region’s unique properties will play the biggest role when determining what is best for your pond.

Natural Pools are beautiful, practical, and good for the environment, however, you may not be familiar with what owning a natural pool is like and have concerns about the safety and maintenance of your pool. We spoke with water garden expert, Larry Carnes…

A custom backyard pond, natural pool or natural water feature is a fantastic way to “vacation” in your own backyard. Of course, there are a lot of things you’ll want to consider before you embark on your water garden project…