HT BUILD A NATURAL SWIMMING PO
Natural swimming pools have quietly become one of the most exciting developments in garden design in recent years. Rather than relying on harsh chemicals, the water is kept clean through carefully chosen aquatic plants, making it kinder on the skin and eyes, and genuinely pleasant to swim in. These living, self-sustaining ecosystems also pull their weight beyond recreation, offering a vital habitat and water source for dragonflies, honeybees, and a host of other beneficial creatures. Author Wolfram Kircher brings decades of hands-on experience to the subject. He's installed and tested numerous pool systems over the years, trialling a wide variety of plants and configurations to arrive at designs that actually work in practice. A particular strength of the book is its thorough treatment of plant selection. Kircher explains which low-nutrient species suit the pool surrounds, and which high-nutrient varieties belong in the regeneration zone. Getting that balance right is the key to keeping algae at bay and the water clear, and he walks you through how to achieve it. It's a practical, well-researched guide that gives gardeners everything they need to plan and maintain a natural pool with confidence.
- Author: Wolfram Kircher
- Publisher: Filbert Pr
- Genre: Home Improvement
- ISBN: 978-0993389214
- Pages: 328 pages