May 23 2014 Table of Contents

Grottos, waterfeatures, seating and planter pockets require special attention to be functional and appear natural Read more

When installing artificial rock, professionals must ensure that every rock formation is realistic, compelling and intuitive Read more

When expertly administered, cracks add a powerful sense of motion and degradation to artificial rock formations Read more

A successful project uses realistic staining, shadow and highlights to convey a powerful sense of aging Read more

Artificial rock artists share their techniques for forming, cracking and coloring the product for ultimate realism Read more

Splash-A-Round Pools' new NOAIR solar hear square is designed to warm the water and reduce evaporation and chemical loss Read more

The PoolMan Scoop is designed to provide accurate weight-to-volume conversions for commonly used granular pool chemicals Read more

Replace escutcheons without removing existing rails with Allied Innovations' new Snap-Tite escutcheon Read more

The art and science of artificial rock Read more

Pool and spa firms wade through a complicated market for chlorine products Read more

Consumers enjoy hot tubs more with the right enhancements Read more

Chemical manufacturers and retailers are increasingly catering to saltwater pool owners Read more

Optimistic business owners are reaching into new markets Read more

The franchise model continues to gain momentum in the pool service industry Read more

Ever since the breach of Target's system in December, protecting consumer data from cybercriminals has become a hot topic Read more

Designers of the much-publicized +Pool now are testing a proposed filtration system Read more

An unusually harsh winter has created pent-up demand for backyard products Read more