Swimming Pools and Landscaping Design Trends for 2010!

Jan. 29, 2010 - PRLog -- When it comes to what’s new and exciting in landscaping and swimming pools, Cipriano Landscaping Design is at the forefront of the hottest trends. Below, our experts provide a forecast of what we’ll be seeing in terms of landscaping and swimming pool design for 2010 and beyond.

Stone Makes a Big Statement in Landscaping
“Uniquely appealing with its infinitely varied textures and colors, stone is timeless,” notes Chris Cipriano, president of Cipriano Landscape Design. “The applications of using stone in your landscaping are as endless as your imagination. When we incorporate stone into our landscaping or living spaces, we celebrate its special qualities and appeal.”

New stone columns from South America are great for waterfalls, architectural designs, monuments, fountains, statuary and landscaping retaining walls. Popular colors for landscaping are browns, tans and greys; stone columns are available up to 25 feet tall and 39 inches wide.

Whether it involves internal or external application, Cipriano’s vast range of unique stone installations — combined with creative yet practical expert advice — can bring your dream landscaping design to life. Cipriano Landscape Design’s extensive product offerings include feature walling, decorative pebbles, pebble mesh tiles and boarders, pavers, coping tiles and water features.

Use of Imported Landscaping Stones are on the Rise
In the past the “buy local” movement was strong for landscaping materials, and expensive stones from other areas were often passed over for more regionally sourced materials. However, today many imported landscaping stones are competitively priced and no more expensive than the regional stone. The result: the sky’s the limit in your landscaping design, even on modest budgets.



Landscaping with More Permeable Interlocking Paver Options
With more and more paved areas such as patios, walkways and driveways required for residential landscaping development, rainwater has little opportunity to filtrate into the soil. Municipalities now require that stormwater runoff in your landscaping be managed and retained. Consequently, landscaping with pervious concrete paving units that allow water to permeate the soil have become increasingly important.

Permeable pavers are beneficial because they:
• Allow for stormwater drainage and manage excessive runoff in landscaping applications
• Reduce erosion in your landscaping
• Diminish or eliminate the costs of seepage pits
• Harvest rainwater for irrigation and grey water systems

Every major concrete paver manufacturer now offers multiple lines of pervious landscaping paver products with many styles and colors to choose from. By utilizing permeable pavers in your landscaping with the water collection and storage beneath the driveway, a homeowner will net a savings of approximately 50%,It also eases the concern of locating all the obtrusive tank cleanouts in the lawn area, which enhanced the overall aesthetics of your landscaping project.  Ask our landscaping experts which are the best options for your individual project needs.

New Paver Rivals Stone
The “Monticello” line of landscaping pavers from Techo Bloc is the closest to real stone yet.
“With each gentle tap of the artist’s chisel, life emerges from the stone”.
Random regular patterns with multiple sizes and beautiful earth tone colors, dining in the back yard landscaping or around the swimming pool, its sure to be a hit in 2010.

New Concepts in Residential Rainwater Harvesting
Collection and storage of rainwater have been going on for thousands of years, providing water for drinking, domestic use, livestock and irrigation. Today, rainwater remains an essential part of modern sustainable development, and this year we’ll be seeing the growing incorporation of new rainwater systems — including for toilet flushing, laundry and vehicle washing, and rainwater irrigation — for both new home constructions and renovations.

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Cipriano Custom Swimming Pools and Landscaping is one of the only turn-key firms in Northern New Jersey who can complete your entire custom landscape and inground swimming pool design and construction project totally in-house. In 2007 Cipriano Custom Swimming Pools and Landscaping was recognized as one of New Jersey’s leading custom inground swimming pool builder with a Best in Competition Award by the North East Spa & Pool Association along with 21 other landscaping and swimming pool awards. In 2009 the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals awarded the Cipriano team with a Gold International Award of Excellence for swimming pools with a vanishing edge. With Cipriano Custom Swimming Pools and Landscaping, every aspect of your landscape and inground swimming pool project is designed, built and guaranteed by one company.