Pool party!
Let’s hit the pool.
Feel like a dip in the pool?
Pretty much any sentence with the word “pool” in it is a good sentence, especially here in the Texas heat.
But HOA and apartment pools need to provide more than water to keep residents and tenants happy, splashing, and coming back, from vacation vibe plants to fences for safety to shady respite from the sun.
Pick your perfect pool perks, pronto.
Pool areas need plants. They soften hard edges, provide shade, and add plenty of poolside pizzazz..
But not every tree or plant is a perfect fit. Think before you plant.
We love mulch. But it’s not the best idea for the landscaping around pool areas. It’s pretty light, so it can blow into the pool and create a mess.
Rocks stay put better, but choose a bigger, heavier variety. You don’t want them clogging the pool filter or tempting kids who might toss them into the water.
A pool has a magical quality at night, so be sure your HOA or apartment pool has quality lighting, both for safety and appeal.
There’s more to pool lighting than meets the eye. You need lighting that’s bright enough for safety, but doesn’t reflect off the pool water in a way that causes glare.
Consider lighting the trees, plants, and flowers that surround the pool, so pool guests aren't staring into a big black hole.
Don’t forget to light the pathways to and from the pool area, too, with just enough light to be safe, without causing glare or making pool-goers feel like they’re on display.
Most of all, make sure you hire a company that knows what they're doing. Pool lighting is a job for real experts. Water and electricity don't mix.
Splashing in the sun-drenched pool is fun, but even mermaids need an occasional shade break.
Consider a poolside pergola for your HOA pool. The open lattice top offers the perfect amount of dappled shade.
And the sturdy pillars and beams are great for training pretty vines. Double duty.
Texas rules for HOA and apartment pool fencing are specific, for safety:
That's a lot to remember. When building or replacing your HOA or apartment pool fencing, be sure you hire a competent company that knows and follows all the rules.
Here at North by Northwest, we consider pools “Hollywood areas,” which means attention to maintenance details is a must.
Hollywood-ready means tidy beds with no weeds. No litter or debris. Colorful flowers. Movie-star impressive, all the time.
It only takes a few unsightly weeds, wilted flowers, or windswept trash to turn off potential buyers or tenants. A messy pool makes the whole place look bad.
We know you want your HOA or apartment pool area to look great, be safe, and attract new buyers and tenants.
But creating a poolside retreat that’s appealing, safe, and doesn’t create a maintenance headache is a lot of work.You have a lot on your list even without pool patrol.
Trust us to choose pool-perfect plants, construct sturdy fences that follow all the rules, create the perfect pool area lighting and more.
We’d love to partner with you to make your landscaping impressive and your job hassle-free.
Are you ready for stress-free landscaping? Schedule a time to meet with one of our experts today. We’ll gather the details, create a customized plan just for you, and you can stop stressing as we improve and beautify your HOA or apartment community.