Scottsdale, Arizona is a great place to call home, and it was actually deemed “Most Liveable City” in 1993!  Since Scottsdale pools and landscaping are a top priority in Arizona, homeowners maintain a huge desire to live life outdoors.  Some new homeowners can have a challenging time in the overal design of their outdoor environment - what they need, what they can afford, etc..   Whether you live in a city like Scottsdale, or one similar, choosing a good landscape or pool contractor can be a challenge.  A professional Scottsdale landscape design company recommends a few things you may find helpful when considering a pool and/or landscape project:

1.  A professional landscape design can be one of the best investments to start any substantial pool and landscape project - especially one that involves outdoor entertainment, landscaping, and hardscapes. 

2.  A professional outdoor/landscape designer will take all aspects of what the client is trying to achieve, and incorporate that into a creative, effective, and useable pool and landscape plan. 

3.  A professional landscape designer will not only take into account how thier clients will use their outdoor space, but will offer incredible and creative ideas to consider!

4.  By combining artistic features,  the latest technology, the latest fads, and a manageable budget - landscape and pool design is the single largest ”step” in an exterior project - meanwhile requiring the smallest monetary investment (A good landscape design can start with as little as a four hundred fifty dollar investment - while more detailed landscape plans can require closer to fifteen hundred dollars - a small price to pay to have something professionally rendered into a presentation for client approval and quality construction)

5.  Fact:  Most landscaping companies are not very good at landscape design - and don’t understand the fundamentals of great architecture, layout, and quality.  Sometimes finding the right landscape designer can create or break your backyard project. 

6.  Most landscape designers have little experience in designing some of the main features in larger outdoor projects - swimming pools, hot tubs, and shade structures.  A professional landscape designer needs to understand both pool and landscape, and how it integrates into an outdoor project.

7.  Don’t let a professional pool designer get involved in landscaping, or plant and tree selections unless they have experience in that area of expertise.

“Overall, spend time & effort into making sure your huge investment blends pool and landscaping into one great project!”,  claims one Scottsdale pool builder.  “Find a designer in whom you feel comfortable with, one that can respond to ALL of your technical concerns, and that can suggest an installation company for the project.