Having a natural swimming pool is a unique addition to your yard

Having a natural swimming pool is a unique addition to your yard

Returning to nature is a trend and anyone who owns a natural swimming pool or pond sings the praises of that beautiful addition to their outdoor living environment. If having a natural pool is something you've considered, bear in mind that they take more planning and preparation to install than does your typical swimming pool.

The water in a natural pool or natural pond as they are sometimes called are contained in a membrane rather than a fiberglass shell. With a natural pool there are also no chemicals or devices used for sterilization or disinfecting of the water. The water is kept clean through the motion of the water which runs through biological filters and plants. These are rooted hydroponically into the biological filter system. A pool is considered "natural" because the filtration system is one that could be found in the natural world plants and motion rather than chemicals.

Consider this if you want to construct a natural pool:

Find a spot to install the pool: You're placing a large body of water in your hard and without the use of chemicals as used in most other pools, it could easily become a breeding ground for mosquitoes if the water isn't kept clean. Place your pool away from trees, bushes or the edges of the woods all places that could easily attract mosquitoes.

What size will you want your pool to be? In addition to possibly being a haven for mosquitoes, your pond might attract birds. This could become a problem if you begin attracting flocks of migrating geese or ducks. If your pool is four or five feet deep, the migratory birds will likely be drawn to it. One final thing to keep in mind when considering the size of your natural pool, the bigger the pool, the more time and money you will need to invest in it.

Don't forget, you'll need a pool filter or pump: The water will need to flow naturally by connecting it to a stream, for example. Stagnant water will quickly attract bugs, frogs and quickly become weed-choked. The water filter is a necessary part of the natural pool as it keeps the water clean.

Easy access to water: Because evaporation is a natural part of pool ownership make certain you plan to have a hose available for the occasional refills.

Once the pool has been installed, it's basically "just add water." Keep at least a two inch gap between the top of the pool. With a natural pool, you might not construct a deck. If you don't do something to the area, it can become very muddy or slippery. Talk to your pool professional or a landscaper and ask about installing a decorative stone pathway around the natural pool. Growing water plants or grasses at the pools' edge to keep the bank from crumbling.

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