How to Build a Natural Swimming Pool

Andreas Thon, Wolfram Kircher

ISBN 10: 099338921X / ISBN 13: 9780993389214

Published by Filbert Press, GB, 2016

A natural swimming pool is an exciting addition to a garden. It is the ultimate play resource that provides a healthy, chlorine-free environment for swimming, a living ecosystem for nature lovers and whole new world of aquatic plants for gardeners. This practical handbook describes a wide range of pools from simple "swimming ponds" to models with separate plant regeneration areas, and others that resemble traditional pools. It explains how plants are used to keep the water clean and advises on pumps, skimmers and filters to limit the growth of algae, encourage the growth of biofilm and keep the water sparkling. Natural swimming pools are easy to maintain, have low running costs and require less fill-up water than conventional pools. This book provides tried-and-trusted advice on a feature that is increasingly in demand among aspirational, eco-minded gardeners and designers. Seller Inventory # LU-9780993389214

Synopsis:

Natural swimming pools are cleaned by plants instead of chlorine so they are gentle on the eyes and healthy for swimmers. This book describes how to build a pool to suit your site and maintain the nutrient level in perfect balance to keep the algae down and the water sparkling. As well as being delightful to swim in, these pools enhance the garden and provide a valuable water source for beneficial insects.

About the Author: Wolfram Kircher is a leading international expert on natural swimming pools and teaches plant ecology at the University of Applied Sciences at Bernburg, Germany. Andreas Thon is an irrigation and water purification consultant and landscape architect who has built many natural swimming pools.

Bibliographic Details

Title: How to Build a Natural Swimming Pool
Publisher: Filbert Press, GB
Publication Date: 2016
Binding: Hardback
Condition: New