Archive for the ‘Step Outside’ Category

Granitecrete

Posted on: March 18th, 2013 by xmlrpc No Comments

Rocks on a swimming pool water feature are mortared together with a colored mixture of granitecrete, that blends with the stone, to give it the appearance of a natural waterfall. Landscape Architect Pete Curé explains the process.

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Solar Pool

Posted on: March 18th, 2013 by xmlrpc No Comments

Save money with a solar pool. In this classic clip from Step Outside, Landscape Architect Pete Curé talks with a solar company representative about heating a pool and spa combination, with solar power. Check with your utility for rebate info.

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Entertaining Ctr

Posted on: March 18th, 2013 by xmlrpc No Comments

A backyard entertaining center, with a bar, fireplace, grill and seatwall, is under construction in a remodel. Landscape Architect Pete Curé talks to the mason about his bricklaying technique.

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Pool Boulders

Posted on: March 18th, 2013 by xmlrpc No Comments

Large boulders are hand placed to construct a swimming pool water feature, in a backyard remodel by Landscape Architect Pete Curé. The pool boulders were added to give the space a more natural look.

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Laying Flagstone

Posted on: March 18th, 2013 by xmlrpc No Comments

Flagstone is a beautiful, durable decking material, but tricky to install correctly. Landscape Architect Pete Curé discusses installation techniques for laying flagstone on a pool deck, in a total backyard remodel.

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Shotcrete

Posted on: March 18th, 2013 by xmlrpc No Comments

A crew applies shotcrete to a newly framed swimming pool, part of a total backyard remodel by Arizona Landscape Architect Pete Curé.

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Pool Plumbing 2

Posted on: March 18th, 2013 by xmlrpc No Comments

Swimming pools have intricate plumbing systems. Landscape Architect Peté Cure checks out the exterior pool plumbing his crew is working on.

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Pool Plumbing 1

Posted on: March 18th, 2013 by xmlrpc No Comments

Plumbing…a pool has to have it. Arizona Landscape Architect Pete Curé talks to a plumber about what’s involved with installing the interior pool plumbing of an in-ground swimming pool.

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Framing a Pool

Posted on: March 18th, 2013 by xmlrpc No Comments

Once the hole for a swimming pool has been excavated, rebar is shaped to become the “skeleton” of the pool. Arizona Landscape Architect Pete Curé explains the process of framing a pool.

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Planning a Pool

Posted on: March 17th, 2013 by xmlrpc No Comments

Adding a swimming pool to your property is a huge decision. Get help from a professional, Arizona Landscape Architect Pete Curé. Pete goes over the pre-build options you need to consider when planning a pool.

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Desert Courtyard

Posted on: December 14th, 2012 by Bob
Find out about desert courtyard plants from Arizona landscape architect Pete Curé.
Learn how Pete selects and places plants in a small desert courtyard; using cacti, desert vines, ground cover and shrubs to dress up the outdoor entry space. He creates a cactus garden area, which includes a cereus peruvianus, a prickly pear and an aloe, to give the space a sculptural look. He uses a bougainvilla to soften up a tall wall in the courtyard. For courtyard color, Pete adds a penstemon, ruellia katie, a blue salvia, a plumbago and a rain lily.
Also, find out the right way to prepare large pots for planting; including installing drip emitters, drainage and soil. Pete uses a tree hibiscus in a pot to “add” more height to the patio area.
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Marking a Demo

Posted on: December 14th, 2012 by Bob

Arizona Landscape Architect Pete Cure and his construction superintendent are marking a demo at a remodeling project. It’s critical to get this part of the job right; there’s no going back once it’s demolished. There will be a lot of changes at this Sonoran Desert courtyard/backyard remodel. Find out what’s going and what’s staying in this video.

Watch more videos about gardening in the desert.

Get design inspiration here.

Get info about plants suitable for the desert here.

View beautiful Arizona ponds and pools and learn how to build a pool here.

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