Living rooms without walls
Your backyard oasis by Impact Landscaping can include all the comforts of home.
Impact Landscaping fully integrates a new pool into your overall backyard design so it looks intentionally placed in an outdoor entertaining space.
If you ask the folks at Impact Landscaping which is the most coveted “room” in today’s home, the answer is simple: the backyard. As homeowners are looking to slow down, unplug and reconnect with nature, outdoor spaces have become a natural extension of everyday living.
Instead of walls, there are hedges and trees, elevation changes and stone transitions. Instead of ceilings, there are pergolas, leafy tree canopies and star-filled evening skies.
Outdoor spaces are no longer an afterthought or add-on. They are fully integrated living environments—structured, layered and thoughtfully designed—where homeowners can gather with family and friends.
“Outdoor living has evolved far beyond a patio table and grill,” says Jeff Heinl, vice president of Impact Landscaping. “It’s about creating entertainment areas that function as true extensions of the home itself—spaces designed with the same intention, comfort and craftsmanship.”
“Homeowners want us to recreate what they would find at a resort, but in their own backyard so they can enjoy it year-round,” he says. “That can include a pool, lounging areas, outdoor kitchens and dining spaces, and conversation areas anchored by a fireplace or fire pit.”
“When we meet with homeowners, we ask them how they envision using their backyard,” Jeff adds. “Then we present a custom design that reflects their lifestyle and incorporates the outdoor features they value most.”
Under the Pavilion
Pavilions are one of today’s most in-demand backyard upgrades, according to Jeff. “A covered pavilion allows you to enjoy the outdoors even in rainy or cold weather,” he says. “It mirrors the comfort of a living room as you can add a couch, coffee table, fireplace and TV.”
Thoughtful details elevate these spaces even further. Natural stone flooring, exposed wood beams, and architectural columns add warmth and character, while integrated lighting extends the pavilion’s use well into the evening.
A pavilion also serves as the hub for an outdoor kitchen. Impact Landscaping custom designs masonry block and built-in kitchens tailored to a homeowner’s cooking preference, whether that includes a propane or charcoal grill, smoker, pizza oven or flat-top griddle.
“We can build a detached pavilion further back on your property or attach it to your house with a continuous roofline,” he says. “When attached to your house, it functions more like an all-season room with easy access to both the house and yard. In essence, it is like adding square footage to your home.”
Dive In
When it comes to backyard design, a built-in swimming pool often takes center stage, becoming the focal point of the outdoor space. But the most successful poolscapes are about far more than the water itself.
“Most pool companies just sell and install a pool, but we fully integrate it into your overall backyard design,” he explains. “Think of us as more of a general contractor spearheading your entire outdoor entertaining space.”
Impact Landscaping installs fiberglass pools in a variety of shapes and sizes, often incorporating sought-after features like tanning ledges and beach-entry slopes that enhance both the function and visual appeal.
The company’s expert landscaping crew carefully layers trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses and perennials to soften hard pool edges, provide privacy and create a visually lush backdrop. Strategic plantings help the pool feel grounded in its surroundings—less like a standalone feature and more like a natural extension of the yard.
“We are scheduling pool installs that can still be completed this summer,” Jeff says. “Depending on the scope of the project, we can install a pool in as little as three to four weeks so your family can enjoy it this year.”
Impact Landscaping
1410 Medina Road, Medina
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