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How Much Does a Pool Cost on Long Island in 2025?

Pool Design

February 20258 min read

How Much Does a Pool Cost on Long Island in 2025?

A complete breakdown of inground pool installation costs on Long Island — from basic vinyl liner pools to luxury gunite designs with waterfalls, spas, and custom features.

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Best Plants for Long Island Landscaping: A Seasonal Guide

Landscape Design

March 20256 min read

Best Plants for Long Island Landscaping: A Seasonal Guide

Expert recommendations for trees, shrubs, perennials, and groundcovers that thrive in Long Island's climate — organized by season and growing conditions.

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Mosquito & Tick Spraying on Long Island: What You Need to Know

Pest Control

April 20255 min read

Mosquito & Tick Spraying on Long Island: What You Need to Know

When to spray, what products work best, and how a professional treatment program protects your family and pets from mosquitoes and deer ticks on Long Island.

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Luxury Pool & Landscape Design on Long Island's Gold Coast

Estate Design

March 20269 min read

Luxury Pool & Landscape Design on Long Island's Gold Coast

How Cardi Design & Build approaches estate-scale outdoor design in Sands Point, Brookville, Muttontown, Mill Neck, Lattingtown, and Nassau County's most exclusive Gold Coast communities.

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Outdoor Living

January 20257 min read

Outdoor Living Trends on Long Island for 2025

From outdoor kitchens and pergolas to resort-style pool areas and fire features — the outdoor living upgrades Long Island homeowners are investing in this year.

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