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Backyard
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August 1, 2022
Your Backyard Oasis: Everything You Need to Know about Natural Swimming Pools
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…
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January 10, 2022
5 Natural Pool Ideas for Your Backyard Oasis
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…
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November 19, 2021
5 Reasons Why You Should Design Your Water Garden this Winter
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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June 10, 2021
Survey: America’s Dream Backyard
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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May 4, 2021
Reflections Water Gardens Featured in Quintessential Barrington Magazine
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.
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March 6, 2021
The Environmental Effects of Chemically Treated Pools and Natural Pools
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…
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March 5, 2021
Why You Should Get Your Water Feature Cleaned Out This Spring
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…
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September 22, 2020
The Great Sandy Lagoon Debate: A New Twist on Water Features or Too Tough to Manage?
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…
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July 12, 2020
5 Things to Consider when Creating a Beach for Your Pond
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…
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May 11, 2020
Make your Backyard a Paradise
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…
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December 9, 2019
What are the Dangers of Backyard Ponds or Pools? Follow These Safety Tips
Natural swimming pools and ponds add an elegant and scenic feature to any backyard. However, they also present risks for children or those who cannot swim. If you have a natural pool or pond in your backyard that has a depth of more than six inches, you should take some safety precautions to prevent an…
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September 13, 2019
Handpicking the Right Plants for Your Serene Water Garden
A water garden is a natural environment that you will return to time and again for serenity and peaceful reflection. It is more than just putting together an attractive design. Instead, it is about setting the stage for a highly personal experience that is all your own. No element in your water garden can create…
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