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I get that. That crew was my son-in-law's liner crew. The offer was there, so we accepted. If you read the description, it is mentioned. Here it is after a year. ruclips.net/video/2Bwm_0aqwwo/видео.html

Thank you. Here it is one year later. ruclips.net/video/2Bwm_0aqwwo/видео.html

A Guide to Building Natural Swimming Pools Hardcover - February 28, 2016 by Michael Littlewood (Author) You can find on Amazon

Hello, I am also in zone 7. When I decided to build a pool, one of my references was this book. A Guide to Building Natural Swimming Pools Hardcover - February 28, 2016 by Michael Littlewood (Author) All the areas around the pool have access points as they were part of the gardens we started in the 80s. Mosquitos are not terrible because of the number of dragonflies and chimney swifts that have found the area. The dog does go in the shallow planted parts all the time. My goldfish and koi are going crazy. The size and population increase are impressive to see. As the plants grow, the balance has remained stable. Two years in the pool takes care of itself. Like any garden, we maintain the plants. However, we do a lot of that while swimming in crystal-clear water. If you decide to do this, there is a company in Baltimore I recommend. Once I designed the pool and size, they could create the biofilter and biozone area for free. The hitch is you must purchase the materials from them. They are very reasonable. The company is Conservation Technology. Their website could be better. Their expertise is beyond none.

Thank you.

Did this increase you home’s value or property taxes?

@@mega-lomart7154 So far, we have not seen an increase. However, I won't hold my breath.

We have about 25 various koi and goldfish. Last week, we started to see about 30 tiny offspring up to about 2". Apparently, they like the environment.

Mid Atlantic.

Would love to know how it performs after winter!

@@joshuafernandez4304 Hi Joshua. The pond never freezes because we leave the bio-filter running at 10% all winter. This gives us a head start in the spring as the sun gets higher in the sky. Once the water temperature hits about 50 degrees, many plants emerge with new growth. We are pretty happy with this pond's 4 seasons of enjoyment.

Hello Emil, We used 6"x6" mixed hardwoods of various lengths. Oak, sweetgum, poplar, and beech. The wood will not decay because it is never exposed to oxygen. It will last many decades or longer. I have attached a video of the pool a year after completion. studio.ruclips.net/user/video2Bwm_0aqwwo/edit

@@4309mapl thank you for your feedback.

No doubt, Ben. I spent many years in the landscape design-build world, and I was left to the decision-making on this project. That is until she saw the plans come to life. It was good now she understood what I was paid for. I attached a link to the pool 1 year later. studio.ruclips.net/user/video2Bwm_0aqwwo/edit

Thanks for the nice feedback. Here it is a year later. studio.ruclips.net/user/video2Bwm_0aqwwo/edit

@@4309mapl thank you for sharing!

After I designed the pond, I gave the prints to Conservation Technology out of Baltimore. They will engineer the filtration system for free. You must purchase the materials from them.

Thanks, I appreciate the comment.

Sorry, it irritates you.

Thanks Diogo. Here is a link to see how it looks a year later. ruclips.net/video/2Bwm_0aqwwo/видео.html

Hi Hadley, we added several fish, and they have thrived. Here is a video after one year. ruclips.net/video/2Bwm_0aqwwo/видео.html

Thanks! Here is a video from a year after planting. ruclips.net/video/2Bwm_0aqwwo/видео.html

The pipes attach to the filter or fountains, and they are perforated.

@@4309mapl So its oxygenated water ?

​@@user-vh5mi8pk4r The fountains take care of any needed oxygenation. The link shows the pond 1 year after planting. ruclips.net/video/2Bwm_0aqwwo/видео.html

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Thanks for the great comments!

Thanks! Here is a video a year later. ruclips.net/video/2Bwm_0aqwwo/видео.html

Hi Stevie. We run a 5 hp VSD pump and once the sun is out and we hit 50 degrees we start the pump running to keep the algae at bay. We have a 30000 gal biofilter and turn the water 3-6 times daily. When the fountains are running, and the filters are at full blast, we can use an extra $115 a month, and in the winter, when we run at the lowest 600 rpm for about 8 hours, we are a couple dollars a month. Except for a few lilies, we used plants native to the mid-Atlantic. Here is a video of the pond one year after planting: ruclips.net/video/2Bwm_0aqwwo/видео.html

Aponogeton distachyos Water Hawthorn Medium Acornus calamus “Variegated” Var. Sweet Flag Medium Carex stricta Tussock Sedge Shallow Carex lacustris Lake Sedge Medium Equisetum hymala Horsetail Rush Shallow Juncos effusus Common Rush Shallow Iris versicolor Blue Flag blue Shallow Iris pseudacorus Yellow Flag yellow Shallow Nelumbo lutea Lotus Water Lily pink Deep Water Nuphar lutea Yellow Spatterdock yellow Deep Water Nymphaea oderata Fragrant Waterlily white Deep Water Orontium aquaticum Golden Club Medium Pontederia cordata Pickerel Weed blue Medium Potamageton perfoliatus Pond Weed Deep Water Saururus cernuus Lizard’s Tail Medium Sagittaria lactifolia Am. Arrowhead Deep Water Scirpus validus Three Square Bulrush Deep Water Thalia dealbata Water Canna Deep Water Typha minima Dwarf Cattail Medium Vallisneria americana Wild Celery

Hi Grace, the good thing about this type of build is that we thought ahead regarding these types of concerns. Mosquitos like stagnant water. The fountains run for hours daily, and the filter pumps keep the water moving. Then, there is the second line of defense. Fish, we keep about 40 goldfish and 7 bluegills. The bluegill takes care of tadpoles and mosquito larvae. Check out the pond one year after planting: ruclips.net/video/2Bwm_0aqwwo/видео.html

Thank you. Here is a short video a year after planting. studio.ruclips.net/user/video2Bwm_0aqwwo/edit

Hey Matt- I used Conservation Technology as my filtration designers. If you by the components they will design the filtration system for free. We did the install as they send terrific step by step details of the installation process. The intake is 4" perforated pipe that lays under 3-4' of gravel. So we are pulling the water through the root zones of the plants to aid in nutrient uptake. A 5 hp VSD pump that runs higher in warmer weather and has 3 daily speed settings available. A 30000 biosphere filter and can turn the 90000 gal 3 times a day if necessary. My biggest mistake was not using a skimmer. I am installing one hopefully tomorrow. I have a lot of trees and in the spring and fall it's a chore. Below is a video after the first full year. Thanks for the nice comment. studio.ruclips.net/user/video2Bwm_0aqwwo/edit

Thanks for the feedback. Here it is a year later. studio.ruclips.net/user/video2Bwm_0aqwwo/edit

Thank you. Here is a video of the pond a year after planting. ruclips.net/video/2Bwm_0aqwwo/видео.html

Looking at the pool house, the river rock border is 3 inches lower than the rest of the edge on the right side, where the willow oak is very close to the border. This project was built in a drainage swale; we always kept the elevations the same. I figured it worked for 30+ years, so why change?

Hello, and thanks for the comment. Here is the progression 1 year after planting. ruclips.net/video/2Bwm_0aqwwo/видео.html If you go to my channel, there are a few other videos of the build.

Thank you!

Thank you for the comments. I appreciate the kind words. I hope it lasts for a while.

@@4309mapl At the time I made mine, there was little internet, we were relying from books to take knowledge. I hired one pond builder but one thing that wasn't done properly was that there was no wooden wall to hold back the earth. Your is definitely better built.

Thank you for the nice comment. Initially, we used some dye to help control algae as we balanced the system. It took a while for it to fade away. Here is a link to the pond a year later. ruclips.net/video/UQDOkWUbB9I/видео.html The floating robot is a betta bot. www.bettabot.com It is a solar-powered skimmer. It does a pretty good job, although we modified it a bit to stop at the pool edge so as not to run into the shallow planting zones.

Hello Alex I have your email and I will send you mine shortly. I have also attached a video of the pool after the first winter and how well it is growing. studio.ruclips.net/user/videoUQDOkWUbB9I/edit

Thank you!

Thank you!

Thanks for the great comments. Here is a link to see it after a year. ruclips.net/video/2Bwm_0aqwwo/видео.html If you do the work yourself and do not count the concrete, poolhouse work, and decking, you are substantially under 100k. We have had an average rain year, and I have only added water once. It truly overflows more often. We have gravel on the bottom, and the liner is not exposed. I actually use a Dolphin Premiere pool robot to clean the bottom. It works surprisingly well. I like a nice, clean, chlorine pool, but this is much more. It has winter appeal. Kids love it, especially little ones. Some of the fish come right up to you. The plants and waterlilies are just another dimension of the appeal. It's beautiful at night as well. Anyway, we had yet to have a second thought. If you have any questions, I will always respond.

Thanks, Tim. We built the house back in 87 and tried to incorporate the existing landscape into the design.

Hmm. Concrete was for the deck and pool house. The last time I checked, stone was natural. Look at the video next time before making uninformed comments. For what purpose? Did it offend your delicate balance?

Thanks, Rob. I appreciate the kind words. My next video will have drone footage. I can't wait to figure out how to use that Xmas present from the kids.

Yes I do!

I spend a few hours a week. Mainly because the pool is young. As plants grow and water balances, we find less time is needed for maintenance. You have to like swimming in nature for sure. The fish don't need to be fed; the plants digest their waste as fertilizer. Most time is spent picking stuff off the bottom. That is for aesthetics.

What an incredible space sir, good work 👏

Thanks for the feedback. I'll be sure to do that in May.

Thank you!

Thanks for the nice comment. Following is a list of plants that we used. Aponogeton distachyos, Carex stricta,Carex lacustris,Equisetum hymala,Juncos effusus, Iris versicolor, ris pseudacorus, Nelumbo lutea, Nuphar lutea, Nymphaea oderata , Orontium aquaticum, Pontederia cordata, Potamageton perfoliatus, Saururus cernuus, Sagittaria lactifolia, Scirpus validus, Thalia dealbata, Vallisneria americana, and several non-native lilies.

We were undoubtedly concerned; however, snakes and turtles are not movement fans. When the temperature warms up, the fountains stay on, and the filter jets are directed to the surface. We had a snake last year. Even traditional pools occasionally enjoy their presence. Thanks for the nice comment. We are ready for summer again.

@@4309mapl Summer year round here in south Florida lol. Hopefully one day I can experience all the seasons! But I do love the warm weather. So, typically with the jets and water surface moving, the snakes tend to stay away? Good to know!

Thank you very much. I appreciate the kind words.

If you took the time to read the description in parts 1 and 2, you would not sound so... Anyway, my equipment my story. Go be crappy somewhere else.