Category: Backyard

Backyard ,Natural Pool ,Sand Pools

Your Backyard Oasis: Everything You Need to Know about Natural Swimming Pools

August 1, 2022, 0 Comments

As the warm air hits Chicago, you’ve got a lot on your plate. There are family BBQs, little league games, and everyone’s least favorite: summertime pool maintenance. This year, instead of adding one more stressful task to your never-ending to-do list, it’s time to consider upgrading to a natural swimming pool. Whereas traditional pools have…

Backyard ,Design ,Natural Pool

5 Natural Pool Ideas for Your Backyard Oasis

January 10, 2022, 0 Comments

First popularized in Europe, natural swimming pools are starting to catch on across America. Natural pools feature a unique look, but their environmentally friendly design and customization options are significant selling points. Whether designing your natural pool this winter or dreaming of a refreshing dip in the summer, a seasoned natural pool designer can turn…

Backyard ,Design ,Koi Pond ,Natural Pool ,Sand Pools ,Waterfalls ,Winter Weather

5 Reasons Why You Should Design Your Water Garden this Winter

November 19, 2021, 0 Comments

Updated Nov. 2021 While the weather outside might be frightful, designing your backyard water garden should be delightful. Imagine your evenings enjoying the sweet tranquilities of calm water, your backyard illuminated by lightning bugs. For a moment, your backyard transforms into the perfect water landscape. Don’t let the winter blues stop you from dreaming of…

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Survey: America’s Dream Backyard

June 10, 2021, 0 Comments

At Reflections Water Gardens, we believe that every backyard should be an escape. Over the years, we’ve created one-of-a-kind oases through careful consideration and design of water features like Koi ponds, natural pools, and waterfalls. We know what makes for a beautiful backyard, but with summer in full swing, and more and more Americans spending…

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Reflections Water Gardens Featured in Quintessential Barrington Magazine

May 4, 2021, 0 Comments

Reflections Water Gardens was honored to be featured in the March / April edition of Quintessential Barrington Magazine. A link to the full version of the article can be found at the Quintessential Barrington Magazing online edition.

Backyard ,Chlorine ,Natural Pool

The Environmental Effects of Chemically Treated Pools and Natural Pools

March 6, 2021, 0 Comments

Updated 2021 The environmental differences of traditional and natural pools You’ve got the two-story Victorian home with the white picket fence and acres and acres of flowing land. You’re just missing one thing: a pool.  A pool looks great, gives you a place to relax, and can even raise the value of your home. When…

Aquatic Plants ,Backyard ,Koi Pond ,Natural Pool ,Waterfalls

Why You Should Get Your Water Feature Cleaned Out This Spring

March 5, 2021, 0 Comments

After a long winter, temperatures have finally started to rise and flowers have begun to bloom, which means you can finally enjoy your water feature again. Regardless of how ready you are for the spring season, you should be sure your water feature is ready, too. To do so, give your feature a full spring…

Backyard ,Natural Pool ,Sand Pools

The Great Sandy Lagoon Debate: A New Twist on Water Features or Too Tough to Manage?

September 22, 2020, 0 Comments

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…

Backyard ,Natural Pool

5 Things to Consider when Creating a Beach for Your Pond

July 12, 2020, 0 Comments

You may already have a lovely pond on your property, and while it’s beautiful to look at, you might also feel that you could spend more time there if only there were a beach surrounding it. A beach makes water activities such as swimming, fishing, and sunbathing much more convenient. Many beaches around the world…

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Make your Backyard a Paradise

May 11, 2020, 0 Comments

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…