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October 30, 2019

Critical Landscape Rules To Remember When Creating Your UNIQUE Outdoor Living Space

Functional outdoor living space is a must in Phoenix. With careful planning, your outdoor oasis will function as well as the rooms in your home to meet your needs for additional living space.

Living in the Phoenix area, it is essential for homeowners to see their outdoor space as an extension of their home and not just wasted space. The climate is perfect to put outdoor space to use as a very functional bonus living space, entertaining space, and a great place for exercise and fun activities. However, to make the most of your UNIQUE outdoor living space, some careful planning and thoughtful design work are required. And there are a few general rules that should always be followed when creating a functional outdoor living space. For professional design assistance, contact the UNIQUE design team at 480-969-1911 to schedule a free consultation.

Even when homeowners hire the UNIQUE design team to help plan, design, and build their outdoor oasis, there are many choices that only the homeowner can make. Before your free design consultation with a UNIQUE designer, it is crucial that you consider your expectations for your outdoor living space. And this includes the entire yard, not just a single feature or area. Professional planning and a proper layout for even the first phase of your landscape plan will impact how other areas can be developed and used in the future. Consider spaces for:

Outdoor cooking
Outdoor dining
Covered outdoor seating and relaxation
Sport courts, putting greens, and play equipment
Swimming pool and spa
Splash pad

All of these spaces need to create smooth traffic flow and complement one another, even if not all of them will be built immediately. Also, consider the access required for future construction of new outdoor features. This planning process can save you time and a great deal of money in the future.

Consider The Future Of Your UNIQUE Outdoor Living Space

The design of this outdoor living space provides easy access throughout the yard. Each area functions perfectly within the entire design.

While it is essential to plan the layout of all of the features in your outdoor living space, it is also necessary to consider the plants that you are selecting. While we all know that the plants will grow and mature over the next few years, be sure to discuss the mature size of the plants with your UNIQUE designer. What might appear as a sparse landscape right after installation, will grow into a more lush and complete backdrop for your outdoor living space. And the biggest surprise for most homeowners is that their plants proliferate in this climate. Over planting a new landscape will lead to a great deal more maintenance and even a look that is very crowded and visually unappealing. Enjoy the first year of your landscape, and know that the plants will flourish and grow very quickly to create your UNIQUE dream outdoor space.

Choose The Right Plants For Each Space

As this landscape matured, it created a natural and visually pleasing backdrop for this outdoor living space. Plants were selected based on their mature size and shape to create this very natural oasis.

In addition to plants, many features of your outdoor living space are going to require regular care and maintenance. If you are not fond of yard work, then selecting low maintenance vegetation is a good idea. Or ask your neighbors or UNIQUE designer to recommend a reputable landscape maintenance professional in your area. Hardscape features such as paver or stone patios, fire pits, fireplaces, and BBQ islands also need regular care to remain safe and functional for a lifetime. Your designer will be able to provide you with the recommended care and maintenance for each feature that you select for your outdoor living space. The item that will need the most attention and maintenance is also the item that you have made the most significant investment in, your pool and spa. Properly maintaining the water chemistry is essential for extending the life expectancy of the pool and for the safety of your loved ones who are in the water. Once your pool is completed, the UNIQUE team offers weekly professional pool service. Sign up for this service and you never need to worry about water chemistry, brushing, or cleaning leaf filters. Call 480-969-1911 to schedule your pool service.

Creating your UNIQUE outdoor living space will require the investment of both time and patience. The assistance of a professional designer from UNIQUE is sure to make the process much more enjoyable and less stressful for you. And the result is sure to be nothing short of amazing.

September 26, 2019

Are You Concerned About The Environment? Learn How The UNIQUE Design Team Can Create An Environmentally Friendly Landscape For You

This landscape palette focuses on native plants to add interest and color to a very environmentally responsible landscape. Low water plants are always a good selection near a pool or patio as well.

Living in Arizona, residents learn very quickly that the environment we enjoy here is perfect for outdoor living. However, that benefit won’t last forever, unless we decide to live more in harmony with the nature that we so appreciate. One of the most significant impacts that all homeowners can easily control is the landscape of their own home. However, it can be a steep learning curve if you are not well educated on the concepts of environmentally friendly landscape design.

Fortunately, Phoenix residents can contact the professional design team at UNIQUE when they are interested in creating a luxurious and environmentally friendly outdoor living space. With decades of experience working in the valley, each designer has the skills, knowledge, and expertise needed to assist you in creating your own private oasis, however, in a manner that will also be respectful and beneficial to the planet. As a full-service landscape company, UNIQUE is fully licensed to build any outdoor structures that you might be interested in as well as installing all of your hardscape and plantings. A single call to 480-969-1911 is all that you need to do to schedule a free design consultation. You can also click here to request a consultation online.

Planning Is Key To A UNIQUE Environmentally Friendly Landscape Design

This ramada is the perfect place to relax in the shade in the summer. The UNIQUE team will meet all your needs as the premier full-service landscape company in Phoenix.

While most homeowners have a general idea of the function and style of their dream backyard, most are not aware of the essential strategic locations for many of these features. Everyone loves to look out the window and see lush, beautiful trees. But did you know that strategically locating trees outside of windows can reduce your energy cost when cooling your home in the summer? Also, those same large trees can be used to shade your pool and keep it cooler and more comfortable in the summertime. Likewise, expertly locating a covered seating area near your home can provide shade and a cooling effect inside your home as well as outside. Your UNIQUE design professional is the perfect person to help you apply many environmentally conscious design features to your dream outdoor living space. These tips will save you money on future energy bills and help protect the planet.

Water Is Not An Unlimited Resource

*Not all shade structures need to have a solid roof. This pergola offers shade at the BBQ island without obstructing the amazing view.*

Here in Phoenix, we all know abstractly that water is not unlimited. However, we don’t always consider that fact in the way that we live our daily lives. Your UNIQUE designer will assist you in blending your desire for the perfect outdoor oasis with an environmentally responsible design. This does not mean giving up on a lush and beautiful yard. It simply means knowing the correct plants to use for water efficiency and beauty. With decades of experience and thousands of delighted customers, the UNIQUE design team works diligently to stay up to date on the latest planting and design information needed to create environmentally friendly landscape designs. Concepts such as installing artificial turf rather than natural grass, and using only native, drought-tolerant plants will significantly reduce the amount of water that you are using to keep your outdoor living space beautiful year-round. Call 480-969-1911 to schedule your free consultation to learn more about these great tips and more for designing your perfect outdoor space.

Added Benefits Of UNIQUE Environmentally Friendly Landscape Design

These drought tolerant plants combined with natural boulders create the perfect landscape around this desert pool.

The design pros at UNIQUE know that homeowners want to have a beautiful yard in addition to having one that is environmentally responsible. Each designer uses his or her talent and knowledge to create only the most inspiring and fabulous designs for UNIQUE clients. Plant selection focuses on far more than just water conservation. Our designers select plants that will provide a variety of colors, blooming seasons, textures, and sizes to ensure that your yard is always nothing short of a showplace. Also, our designers place equal effort and skill into the design of your irrigation system. Almost every plant palette will require some supplemental watering because of the infrequent rain in the valley. The design team at UNIQUE knows the water requirements of your plants as well as the latest in irrigation technology. This allows UNIQUE to install the most water-efficient system possible. You will be saving money on your water bill and conserving a very precious natural resource at the same time.

When you are ready to create a stunning outdoor living space that is as friendly to the environment as it is to you and your guests, click here to set up your free consultation with a UNIQUE design professional.

September 19, 2019

How The UNIQUE Companies Poolscape Specialists Can Assist You In Creating Your Oasis

This landscape and pool, or poolscape, work together to create the perfect oasis for outdoor living in the heat of a Phoenix summer!

Living in the Phoenix area, your backyard is far more than just a few plants and some grass. Smart homeowners are converting several thousand square feet of wasted space into very functional outdoor living space. In some cases, this added square footage doubles the useful living space of their home. However, creating a seamless flow from indoors to outdoors requires some skill, experience, and expertise that homeowners do not possess. The solution is a simple call to 480-969-1911 or an email to request a free consultation with a UNIQUE Companies poolscape design specialist.

Poolscape is a UNIQUE form of landscape design which strives to blend native plant material into your pool area to create the perfect environment for relaxation and enjoyment. Added benefits of native plantings include a reduction in the amount and cost of landscape maintenance, less wasted water, a reduction in heating and cooling costs for your home and more. This environmentally friendly design concept, while very functional, also focuses on creating a beautiful and tranquil space. You will look forward to enjoying your retreat each night when you come home from another draining day at work.

Trust UNIQUE Companies Poolscape Specialist For Proper Plant Selection

Low water tolerance and low litter plants are important near your pool. Proper plant selection will meet these needs and provide the lush beauty that you desire.

Plant selection for a pool area can be tricky. Finding the correct balance of lush foliage without creating too much debris or a high demand for water requires expertise and a keen knowledge native of plant material. Your UNIQUE designer can make suggestions for low water plants near your pool that will add color and interest. Also, their robust root system to prevent erosion. Strategically placing larger trees around the pool and your home will provide much-needed shade in the summertime. This will aid in keeping the temperature of your pool water cooler and in reducing the cost to cool your home. Even locating natural grass panels around your home instead of concrete can have a considerable impact on the reflected heat, cooling costs, and your comfort when outdoors.

Proper Water For Your Poolscape

Low litter native plants create a living wall of greenery to provide beauty and privacy for this outdoor oasis.

Water is life for all things here in the southwest, but it is also a commodity that is in short supply. With a native plant palette and proper placement of these plants, your UNIQUE designer can significantly reduce the amount of water that your UNIQUE oasis will require. Not only will this save you money, but it will also help to conserve a most precious resource. Thoughtful plant placement will help to control soil erosion, focus irrigation water away from the foundation of your home, and control water runoff during monsoon season. Also, the best part of a UNIQUE design and construction project is that the irrigation system is custom-designed to meet the needs of your poolscape. The entire function of the watering will be managed by a state of the art irrigation controller, eliminating the need for you to hand water your new plants.

The UNIQUE Companies Poolscape Specialists Will Bring Your Dream To Life!

These native plants require very little water while adding color and texture to this poolscape. The complete package creates a relaxing and enjoyable outdoor living space for these homeowners.

Adding to your living space with a functional and beautiful poolscape is a smart and economical way to make the most of your property. A UNIQUE poolscape design specialist will guide you through the process of selecting native plants to create the look and feel that you have always dreamed of for your backyard. Careful plant placement, a professionally designed and installed irrigation system, and strategic hardscape features will not only create a visually pleasing oasis for your relaxation, but it will also provide a financial benefit. Reducing your homes cooling bills in the summer months and the amount of water you are using is good for your wallet and the environment. To learn more about a custom poolscape design from the UNIQUE Companies, call 480-969-1911 or email to request a free consultation.