I ll deal with esthetics in a future post on how to build ponds.
Natural swimming pond filtration system.
They just need a lot of plants in the beginning to establish the natural filtration system.
The use of the word natural here refers to the pond filtration system not the esthetic look of the pond.
Is it possible to construct just a bog type gravel bed filtration system in the pond that would provide clear water for swimming in.
The natural pool trend began in europe several decades ago.
And our large terra cotta pot filters spill over gently and look amazing.
They use only plant biology and physics to filter the water.
They don t require covering and will hover around 19 25 degrees during the.
A magnificent addition swimming ponds will bring your garden to life with birds insects and various water creatures.
And we have a natural bog which used to hold water we think the embankment split in a hot summer and it lost water it has clay at the bottom and is about 2 feet deep and approximately 10m by 10m in size.
Sun can encourage algae to grow in your natural pool forcing your filtration system to work overtime to keep the water clean and clear.
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Why choose a swimming pond.
Since then they ve been slowly gaining popularity in the united states australia and other regions with sunny climates.
The natural swimming pool is really starting to blend into the surroundings.
I was wondering if you think it is possible to transform a natural bog in our garden into a natural wildlife swimming pond.
After compacting a thin layer of soil a liner and gravel were applied to the pool s bottom.
He would like the water clear enough for swimming without the plants for natural filtration.
Things are getting a lot greener now that the evening nighttime rains have arrived.
No one comes along to clean the pond or to aerate it.
Swimming ponds are 50 planted and 50 swimming area.
The hole should be at least 45 to 50 square metres 480 to 540 sq ft and 1 to 2 metres 3 3 to 6 6 ft deep.
In a natural pond the water soil plants and animals all live in harmony.
The pond will hold roughly 170 000 gallons there will be falls and streams into the pond as well.
A cross section of a natural pool showing the plant zone and swimming area.
Section out a hole for the pool.
I built my firts ponds in 2002.
With just a few steps and some solid planning you can.