The discovery of water gardens and swimming ponds.

In order to stay clean, traditional swimming pools require constant use of chemicals such as chlorine, ozone or algaecides. More and more people are intolerant to these products, which cause skin allergies, hives and red eyes. Swimming in a natural pond is one of the most interesting alternatives, both in terms of your health and that of the environment. Kill two birds with one stone!

Swimming ponds come in several formats, from the smallest such as the paddling pool format to the largest. The swimming pond is approximately 30 feet by 50 feet with a depth of 5 feet, allowing us to laze on a blow-up mattress.

One of the most important parts of your swimming pond is the filter marsh.

It is he who provides the in-depth filtration so that you keep water inside. Water is pushed through gravel of varying diameters from bottom to top, then passes through the roots of aquatic plants which are paired with purifying bacteria, providing deep biological filtration. The water is then returned to the pond through a cascade and waterfall.

Another part of the landscaping, which plays a major role in the health and biological balance of your state, is the waterfall.

In addition to enchanting us with its beauty and sound more than six months a year, it allows toxic gases to escape and oxygen to enter deep into the water. The flow rate of the cascade must be proportional to the size of the state. The larger and deeper it is, the higher and wider the waterfall must be in order to mix the water well.

An interesting option of the swimming pond is to arrange an oversized waterfall in order to enjoy the beneficial effect of a hydro massage of the back and shoulders.

The development of a natural stone staircase inside your swimming pond will allow you access in complete comfort and in complete safety.

Much less demanding in terms of maintenance than a swimming pool, the swimming pond nevertheless requires a few weekly interventions. Take advantage of your swim to do some gardening. It is much more pleasant to prune aquatic plants and remove small debris by hand while in the water.

Children can spend hours bathing in the pond wearing a mask. He explores the underwater world and observes fish, frogs and other insects in their habitat. Also, they do not need to wash their hair after swimming, as the pond does not contain any chlorine or toxic chemicals.

Finally, let's see what is hiding under the surface of the water.

Like the water garden, the interior of the swimming pond is arranged in stages to allow the installation of stones of various sizes as well as aquatic plants which require different depths of water.

Maintenance costs are also lower than those of a swimming pool, for example. The heating, the stones in the pond capture the hot rays of the sun during the day and diffuse this heat at night. This is called a passive solar system.

The efficient filtration system , the purifying bacteria and a good supply of oxygen are the essential elements for crystal clear water.

You now know the benefits of natural bathing.

I hope you enjoyed this article to learn more about swimming ponds or water features in general.

So, we wish you a good natural swim!