If you love pools that have been naturally created then you would also love the idea that you can recreate their natural look in your very own swimming pool. These are not only made to resemble a natural pool of water aesthetically but they really become natural pools of water because the way it has been set up.

These eco-friendly swimming pools make use of the natural filtration system provided by aquatic plants that are strategically placed in certain areas of the pool. You can choose from making it a do-it-yourself project (instructions available at greenyour.com and motherearthnews.com) or you can hire the services of an expert (like those from wholewatersystems.com and totalhabitat.com) to have your natural pool running in no time at all.

Have you ever by mistake ingested swimming pool water that tasted like chemicals? The water in a natural pool is safe and tastes just like water because it merely contains water. The best thing about it is that there is no need for application of artificial swimming pool chemicals that changes how the pool water smells and even tastes (in case you accidentally swallow some). Hair damage and asthma attacks are just some of the negative side effects of chlorine and other swimming pool chemical products that we do not like to experience.

You suddenly find yourself thinking, “Now wouldn’t that be a lovely addition to my yard but I do have this big pool already installed.” No worries! You can have it converted to a natural pool with no one the wiser. The amount you’ll be spending if you have a natural pool and a standard swimming pool installed is almost similar. Did we tell you that it can look breathtaking regardless of the available space?

Here’s a brief outline of what it entails:

1. The ground is dug to obtain the desired shape of the pool.
2. The pool is sealed using bentonite clay or reinforced black polyethylene.
3. The pool’s bottom is filled with clean gravel.
4. Rocks and aquatic plants act as natural filters by strategically placing them in a shallow area that is located at the edge or even around the pool to give water the freedom of movement.
5. The water is kept free of debris using filters and skimmers while the water remains oxygenated and circulated using a pump.
6. Ultraviolet light is an optional addition to further clean the water.

So let’s see – your own piece of heaven in your yard and no toxic pool chemicals to worry about, now wouldn’t you want to go back to the basics?