Natural Backyard Swimming Pond Installation Tips
These eco-system swimming creations are environmentally-friendly and will protect you.
If you care about the Earth, or if you hate the way your skin smells and feels after swimming in a chlorinated pool, consider going au naturale.
What is a swimming pond?
Split 50/50 to accommodate vegetation and swimming, its been dubbed the swimming pond as the new and improved backyard pond.
The plant section of the pond is around a foot deep, while the swimming area typically ranges from six-and-a-half to eight feet deep. Timber usually separates the two zones.
How clean is it without chemicals?
Very. The regeneration portion isn’t just there for ambiance, it’s also the pond’s natural filter.
Plants like flag irises and water lilies keep phosphate levels in check while getting rid of nitrates so there’s no algae. Gravel also plays a role in filtering the pond.
To keep the water moving, go the scenic route with a waterfall or install a small pump — this will also help keep the pond clean.
Bonus: Your natural oasis will attract wildlife (think dragon flies, birds, tadpoles.), which will help control pesky insects. To avoid snakes, the surrounding grass is kept as short as peach fuzz.
Does a swimming pond cost more than a pool?
The upfront payment is more expensive because of the regeneration zone, but the cost per square foot is about the same.
Thinking ahead, the initial cost pays off. Unheated natural ponds evaporate less than normal pools, don’t have energy costs, and you save around $350-500 on chemicals and chlorine.
How much does a swimming pond cost?
The design you choose plays into the overall cost of installation!
Is it maintenance-heavy?
According to Aquascapes, a pond requires less maintenance than a pool. You don’t have to worry about chemicals, the pond essentially cleans itself, and you can keep it uncovered and full during the winter (ponds make great ice-skating rinks).
Tend to it as you would a garden — and make sure the surface is skimmed.
Is this really something people are doing?
While the trend is still developing in the U.S., Europe is all over natural swimming ponds and pools. The idea originated in Austria and Germany in the 1980s and has evolved from there. Last month, the UK unveiled its first man-made public swimming pond in London!
Long stream with multiple waterfalls flowing to a beautiful pond
Aquascape Pond and Landscape Lighting
Aquascape Pond and Landscape Lighting
Aquascape offers a wide variety of LED lights that can be used to accent your pond or landscape. These energy-efficient lights will last for years and add beauty and elegance to your outdoor space. Choose from warm-white pond and fountain accent lighting, path and area lights, or our newest line of color-changing lights that can be controlled from anywhere at anytime using our Smart Control Hub and smartphone app. Aquascape is your one-stop shop for all things water gardening!
Aquascape LED accent lights are designed to be used in or out of water and are constructed of durable, corrosion-resistant materials that will last for years. We offer a wide variety of lighting kits that can easily be expanded as your needs change.
Add beauty and elegance to your water feature or landscape by bringing it to life at night!
Benefits of Aquascape LED Lights:
-Warm white and color changing LEDs
-Complete line of pond and landscape lights
-Durable, corrosion-resistant construction
-Energy efficient
-Easy to install and expandable
Aquascape LED lighting fixtures are extremely energy efficient, minimizing energy costs and providing a 90% savings over comparable halogen lighting. The fixture features a powerful LED diode equivalent to a 10-watt halogen light. The die-cast metal housing with a protective coating provides a durable finish that holds up in all weather conditions. Lights are permanently sealed and water tight, and they can be installed fully submerged in water or in traditional landscape settings.
Wait, what is an LED Light?
An LED is a semiconductor device that emits visible light when an electric current passes through it. The light is not particularly bright, but in most LEDs it is monochromatic, occurring at a single wavelength. The output from an LED can be varied by changing the forward current through the device.
Unlike a incandescent lamp, an LED has a very long operational life. Many LEDs have a rated operational life of up to 100,000 hours compared with 1,000 hours for an incandescent lamp. In addition, an LED converts much more electricity into light than an incandescent lamp. This higher efficiency means that an LED uses less electricity than an incandescent lamp to produce the same level of visible light.
LEDs are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. The most common type in use today is the 5 mm or 3 mm spherical LED, which is often used as an indicator light on electronic devices. Other types of LEDs include surface-mount devices, high-output power LEDs, and infrared (IR) and ultraviolet (UV) LEDs.
Should I use LED lights in my Aquascape Pond?
Yes! LED lights are a great way to add beauty and interest to your pond. They are also very energy efficient and will last for years. Aquascape offers a wide variety of LED lights that can be used in or out of water. Choose from warm white pond and fountain accent lighting, path and area lights, or our newest line of color-changing lights that can be controlled from anywhere at anytime using our Smart Control Hub and smartphone app.
What are the benefits of using LED lights?
LED lights are very energy efficient and will last for years. They are also available in a wide variety of colors and styles to match your unique taste. Additionally, LED lights are easy to install and expandable. You can find all the Aquascape LED lights you need to create a beautiful and healthy pond or landscape in our online store! Or, you can give us a call and place an order if you need help!
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