Top 15 Essential Features for Your Backyard Pool Remodel
April 28, 2025
Top 15 Pool Remodel Ideas Homeowners Are Loving in 2025 By Scott Cohen, Garden Artisan & The Wow Factor Contractor Is your backyard swimming pool
Top 15 Pool Remodel Ideas Homeowners Are Loving in 2025 By Scott Cohen, Garden Artisan & The Wow Factor Contractor Is your backyard swimming pool
Renowned landscape and swimming pool designer Scott Cohen has been named the recipient of the prestigious Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) “Volunteer of the
When designing and building a swimming pool, every detail matters, from the size and shape to the placement of equipment like skimmers. A well-placed pool
When it comes to combining elegance, sustainability, and artistic innovation in outdoor design, few can rival HGTV’s favorite Garden Artisan, Scott Cohen. As a renowned
My Favorite Cast Member: Cast in Place Concrete The Green Scene is a high-end design-build Landscaping and Swimming Pool firm in sunny California, specializing in
By Scott Cohen, Chairman of the California Pool and Spa Association (CPSA). Originally published on WaterShapes.com California is a state renowned for its vibrant outdoor
When it comes to selecting trees for your garden, Olive trees often stand out for their beauty and multi-trunk structure. Their gray foliage blends perfectly
I have been designing and planting gardens in California for over 35 years. Most of my clients want low-maintenance plants that a basic “mow, blow
When it comes to swimming pool design, aesthetics often take the forefront. However, the significance of safety features, such as step trim tiles on the
When planning the outdoor areas of our homes, the decision on the right type of shade cover becomes pivotal. It’s not just about protection from
Is your Southern California drainage system ready for El Niño? Learn why drain maintenance, proper grading, hydro-jetting and drainage upgrades can help protect your home from heavy rain and water damage.
Few pool finishes rival the beauty and permanence of an all-tile pool or spa. From deep cobalt mosaics that never fade to the silky-smooth feel of ceramic underfoot, discover why The Green Scene’s Garden Artisans treat tile not as a finish, but as functional art built to deliver the Wow Factor for generations.
Few areas on a property get overlooked more often than the side yard. When our client added a door from his home office onto a narrow strip of concrete between two buildings, he didn’t want a passageway — he wanted a reason to step outside, clear his head, and reset. Here’s how that idea became “Side Hustle,” an award-winning water garden of illuminated crystal spheres and layered movement, and why it earned international recognition.
Scott Cohen has a special appreciation for epiphyllums, or “Orchid Cactus,” prized for their dramatic, exotic blooms and rare hybrid varieties. Because their unique flowers can only be preserved through cuttings, each plant becomes a living continuation of the original. Scott calls them “friendship plants,” as they’re easy to share and pass along—bringing lasting joy when those gifted cuttings bloom again.
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