Hardscape Around Your Pool: Materials, Design Choices, and Why the Details Matter
Thoughtful hardscape selection is critical to both the look and long-term performance of a pool environment. We recommend durable, sun-resistant pavers like Techo-Bloc in lighter tones and appropriate patterns, while recognizing that material choice, layout complexity, and yard topography all significantly influence cost. As patio areas expand beyond the pool, costs often increase exponentially—not linearly—due to grading, drainage, and retaining wall requirements.
Palmingo Pools Winter Freeze Checklist
Hard freezes can strike quickly in Middle Tennessee, but protecting your pool doesn’t have to be stressful. With the right settings, a little preparation, and Palmingo’s freeze-ready equipment design, you can confidently prevent damage and keep your system running smoothly.
Pool Winterization Tips: How to Protect Your Pool During a Hard Freeze
The single most important factor in protecting your pool during freezing weather is continuous water flow. With Palmingo-built systems, much of this happens automatically, but knowing how your equipment functions—and how to take action when needed—gives you peace of mind all winter long.
Trees & Pool Construction: What to Consider & How to Make It Work
What every homeowner should know about trees, roots, and how they impact pool placement, excavation, utilities, and permitting.
How Elevation Impacts Your Pool Project - and Why It Doesn’t Have to Be a Dealbreaker
When it comes to building a pool in Middle Tennessee, elevation is one of the most underestimated variables. While many homeowners envision their dream backyard starting with a flat canvas, the reality is that most properties in our region come with some degree of natural slope. While a little incline might not seem like a big deal, it can significantly influence your project’s design, timeline, and budget.
Designing the Perfect Pool Patio
At Palmingo Pools, we believe a pool is more than a water feature - it’s the heart of your backyard experience. One of the most impactful aspects of your pool design is the hardscape that surrounds it, especially the coping and patio space.
Backyards Building Childhood: How a Pool Becomes the Heart of Your Home
When I think about growing up at home, the first images that scan across my mind are the long summer days where the pool was our backdrop and people magnet from breakfast well beyond dinner.
How to Compare Pool Builder Proposals
Are you certain that the proposals you’re comparing are “apples to apples?” Avoid unwanted surprises.
Long Days, More Moments
Our wishes for “more time in the day” are granted during the summer. Take advantage!
Pool Safety Tips and Products
We’re highlighting our favorite products and resources to optimize the fun and minimize the dangers of your pool.
Picking Your Pool and Spa
We have the perfect pool and spa option for your ideal features and style, from relaxing hideaways to resort-style entertainment hubs!
Pool and Patio Enhancements
Pools are the centerpiece of your backyard lifestyle, but it’s all of the elements around it that make your space special.
Women’s History Month
As the only woman-owned and operated pool business in the Nashville area, I can’t imagine a better day to roll out our blog than the first day of Women’s History Month!

