How To Clean a Pool Cartridge Filter
The purpose of a pool cartridge filter is to clean your pool water by capturing debris and decontaminates in the folds of the filter. With time these folds will become clogged, water will not flow thru the filter as easily, and pressure within the filter will increase. Operationally, with water flow down, you will not […]
Six things you should know before planning an outdoor environment
You’ve finally decided it’s time to revamp your back yard, front yard or maybe even both. Thinking of adding a pool? Maybe you have an old pool that needs a facelift? Where do you begin? Meeting with a professional landscape designer, pool designer or landscape architect to help you out with your project is the […]
How Much Does a Pool Cost?
In most cases, in ground pools are going to cost, on average, between $40-65k. Although this is a very big range, it’s an honest and realistic one. You may have seen an in ground pool advertised for “$14,999!” in your local paper, but we can assure you that anyone doing this is being very […]
Confused about salt water and swimming pools?
COMMON MYTHS ABOUT SALT CHLORINATION One of the most explosively popular swimming pool features over the last couple of decades has been the salt water chlorination system for swimming pools. Utilizing sodium chloride and the process of electroylsis, the salt water chlorine generator manufacturers chlorine inside the swimming pool vessel, precluding the need to add […]
Pool Features
Once you’ve decided on the type, size and shape of your pool, the fun really begins. It’s the extra features and designer touches that make your pool uniquely yours. Whether your vision is elegance or an over-the-top tropical paradise, Unique Landscapes can help you choose the right combination and bring it to life. […]
May is National Water Safety Month
As a swimming pool owner, you know that safety is without a doubt the most important thing to remember, especially if you have young kids using your pool. While it’s crucial to be aware of water safety all year long, according to Safe Kids USA, drowning incidents increase by 89 percent from May through August. […]
Arizona Landscaping Ideas
Many Arizona homeowners are overwhelmed by the task of landscaping their properties. They aren’t sure how to get plants to grow in the desert’s dry climate without using a lot of water. Fortunately, there are many unique plants native to this desert environment that can survive drought conditions. When paired with well-designed hardscape features such […]
Unique Companies Continues to Rank Among The Top Landscape Companies in the Phoenix
Unique Landscapes by Griffin is proud to announce that “Ranking Arizona” has named it the number three in Real Estate-Residential Landscape, Design/Build, and Unique Custom Pools is the number four Real Estate-Residential Pool Builders in the state for the 2013 opinion poll. Ranking Arizona’s The Best of Arizona Business is the outcome of the largest […]
4 Common Pool Building Mistakes and How-To Avoid Them
Unique talks to customers about the importance of accounting for crucial pool building components such as correct elevation, soil and plumbing and the cost-benefits of taking preventative steps to ensure a long-lasting, problem-free pool. 1. Improper soil The problem: Soil testing can be an expensive and extensive step, so it’s tempting for builders to skip […]
What Is The Safest Way To Protect Your Pool?
Staying Safe Around Swimming Pools A swimming pool can be a great source of family fun. But it’s important to make safety a priority to protect children and others in and around the water. A PERMANENT POOL FENCE around you’re pool is the most common and provides the best physical barrier because it completely seals […]