Any garden, backyard, outdoor nook will instantly become more welcoming with a water feature, whatever it is: a fountain, a tiny pond, a plunge pool or a hot tub. Homeowners living in warm climates prefer pools or various kinds but there’s a constant issue with a pool is that you will have to clean it all the time, and it won’t look natural in relaxed landscapes. There’s a solution to the problem: just go for a swimming pond instead! A swimming pond is a water feature that will bring your garden to life with birds, insects and various water creatures and you may use it for swimming. Natural swimming pools and ponds look super harmonious and totally blend the landscape, which is achieved using greenery and water plants plus usual plants. Here are some ideas of pulling off such a pond and some advantages.
Advantages
Swimming in a natural pond does not leave you with itchy red eyes, dry skin or wanting a shower, which is common after swimming in chlorinated water, so chlorine haters, this is your option. A natural swimming pond looks very cool in your landscape becoming an additional decor feature and it looks absolutely natural integrating into the landscape. A natural pond has excellent water quality, it creates a habitat for wildlife and flora and features reduced maintenance costs thanks to that. Some wildlife and plants will help you clean the water, some swimming ponds are self-cleaning ones. Having a natural swimming pond in your yard can actually work to reduce the population of stinging insects, by attracting dragonflies and other natural predators of fully developed mosquitoes.
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Designs
A usual natural pool creates some space for swimming (50-70% of the surface) and some for filtration. There are lots of different configurations and looks, and minimum pool size recommendations range from 30 to 50 square meters, but there are also much smaller pools that function quite well. Water is pumped to shallow areas with abundant plant life and aggregate that act as natural filters, keeping water pure and clear.
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The larger (and deeper) a pool is, the less likely it is to develop an algae problem. A deeper pool will mean a cooler water temperature, which means a slower start to your swimming season, but perhaps a more refreshing dip in the full heat of the summer. Somewhere between one and two meters will protect living organisms during winter. The sun promotes algae growth and photosynthesis, so really, the less exposure to sun the better.
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Wildlife
Plants, some insects, amphibians and other aquatic life are part of the ecosystem of a natural swimming pond. You end up sharing your swim with all the life (stationary and mobile) who keep your pool clean and clear. Keep in mind – these little creatures will have no interest in you and are likely quicker swimmers than you, so relax and enjoy. Get inspired to make one in your backyard!
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