Water in the garden is fascinating, because what could be nicer, than the calming rippling of the water, that runs gently from a small stream into a pond. More and more garden owners are fulfilling their dream of having a pond in their own garden. However, a swimming pond is very popular, which in many cases replaces the sterile pool or even integrates it in a clever way.
A swimming pond can be wonderfully placed in a garden, without being annoying and can either be connected directly to the terrace or integrated freely in the area. Such a pond is optimal from an ecological point of view, because he is coming, in contrast to the pool, completely without chemicals. The water in the swimming pond is naturally sourced from aquatic plants and microorganisms, as well as substrates, store the nutrients, cleaned.
What to look out for when planning
Who wants to have a lot of fun with his swimming pond, but must consider a few things. The pond should be planned in a sheltered place in the garden, where it lies in partial shade in the midday heat, if possible. However, you should pay attention to this, that not too many deciduous trees cast this shadow, there the leaves of the trees, harm the water quality of the pond.
Before you plunge into the swimming pond adventure, one should also be very clear about this, what size the pond should be. It doesn't have to be too big, to be able to enjoy it, but a minimum size of about 40 Square meters should be guaranteed for the swimming area and regeneration zone. The water quality of smaller swimming ponds can only be guaranteed through the use of filter systems.
The maintenance of the swimming pond
Who has before, integrating a swimming pond in your garden is a must, that this type of pond also needs a certain amount of care, you want to enjoy it for a long time. Leaves and algae have to be removed regularly. A vacuum cleaner removes dirt from the film. Has the swimming pond been built in for a few years?, you will have to clean the film with a professional mud vacuum cleaner. The cost of building a swimming pond varies greatly and depends above all on it, what demands you have on the pond and whether you want to do some things yourself.