These plant-rich and eye-catching pools are gaining popularity for their unique look and eco-friendly properties.
What Is a Natural Pool?
A natural pool is a swimming pool that uses plant life to maintain the water instead of chemicals.
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They use walls, filters, and plant life to keep the water clean.
This would make a smaller-sized natural pool unfeasible because of the space requirements.
Natural pools are also more environmentally friendly because of the lack of chemicals.
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They also provide an environment that can be a nesting area for frogs and other wildlife.
you could play just with shades of green, or select flowering plants with vibrant blooms.
This ratio is very important because if it is incorrect your pool will not function correctly.
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Simply lay down a thick plastic liner on top of the dirtit is the easiest and most popular method.
You could also install stone steps or build up the side walls slightly to help secure the dirt walls.
Skimming them once a week will keep the surface free of debris.
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No chemicals are needed; the plants living in them help keep the pools clean, naturally.
To build a natural swimming pool on a lower budget, opt for a smaller size and lower-cost materials.
Natural swimming pools are actually pest repellent.
The moving, aerated flow of the water keeps mosquitos away and at bay.
Aquatic Plants and Algae.Penn State Extension.
5 Types of Aquatic Plants in Natural Swimming Pools.BioNova.
