Category: Natural Pool

Green Swimming Pool - Reflections Water Gardens
Design ,Natural Pool

How to Build a Green Swimming Pool

June 20, 2022, 0 Comments

Are you ready to turn your backyard into a relaxation paradise? Are you looking for ways to cool off in the summer sun without all that maintenance and chemicals? If you answered yes to these questions, then it is time to build a green swimming pool. While most people still develop traditional pools, in recent…

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Backyard ,Design ,Natural Pool

5 Natural Pool Ideas for Your Backyard Oasis

January 10, 2022, 0 Comments

First popularized in Europe, natural swimming pools are starting to catch on across America. Natural pools feature a unique look, but their environmentally friendly design and customization options are significant selling points. Whether designing your natural pool this winter or dreaming of a refreshing dip in the summer, a seasoned natural pool designer can turn…

Water Garden Design - Reflections Water Gardens
Backyard ,Design ,Koi Pond ,Natural Pool ,Sand Pools ,Waterfalls ,Winter Weather

5 Reasons Why You Should Design Your Water Garden this Winter

November 19, 2021, 0 Comments

Updated Nov. 2021 While the weather outside might be frightful, designing your backyard water garden should be delightful. Imagine your evenings enjoying the sweet tranquilities of calm water, your backyard illuminated by lightning bugs. For a moment, your backyard transforms into the perfect water landscape. Don’t let the winter blues stop you from dreaming of…

Backyard ,Chlorine ,Natural Pool

The Environmental Effects of Chemically Treated Pools and Natural Pools

March 6, 2021, 0 Comments

Updated 2021 The environmental differences of traditional and natural pools You’ve got the two-story Victorian home with the white picket fence and acres and acres of flowing land. You’re just missing one thing: a pool.  A pool looks great, gives you a place to relax, and can even raise the value of your home. When…

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Aquatic Plants ,Backyard ,Koi Pond ,Natural Pool ,Waterfalls

Why You Should Get Your Water Feature Cleaned Out This Spring

March 5, 2021, 0 Comments

After a long winter, temperatures have finally started to rise and flowers have begun to bloom, which means you can finally enjoy your water feature again. Regardless of how ready you are for the spring season, you should be sure your water feature is ready, too. To do so, give your feature a full spring…

Koi Pond For Cold Weather - Reflections Water Gardens
Aquatic Plants ,Koi Pond ,Natural Pool ,Pumps ,Waterfalls ,Winter Weather

Winterizing Your Natural Pool or Koi Pond for Cold Weather

October 19, 2020, 0 Comments

It’s not even Thanksgiving yet, but with steadily falling temperatures across many parts of the United States, it’s a good idea to start thinking about the rapidly approaching winter months.  For those who have a natural pool or koi pond in their backyard, winter weather prep is even more important to get on top of…

Sandy Lagoon Debate - Reflections Water Gardens
Backyard ,Natural Pool ,Sand Pools

The Great Sandy Lagoon Debate: A New Twist on Water Features or Too Tough to Manage?

September 22, 2020, 0 Comments

Lagoon style luxury pools are the ultimate way to bring an oasis into your backyard. Having a pool on your property to rival some of the most stunning luxury pools in the world is no longer an impossible dream. In the past, many might have dismissed ponds with a sand bottom as being too difficult…

Creating A Beach - Reflections Water Gardens
Backyard ,Natural Pool

5 Things to Consider when Creating a Beach for Your Pond

July 12, 2020, 0 Comments

You may already have a lovely pond on your property, and while it’s beautiful to look at, you might also feel that you could spend more time there if only there were a beach surrounding it. A beach makes water activities such as swimming, fishing, and sunbathing much more convenient. Many beaches around the world…

Pond Expert Larry Carnes - Reflections Water Gardens
Natural Pool

Are Natural Swimming Pools Safe? An Interview with Natural Pool and Pond Expert Larry Carnes

February 10, 2020, 0 Comments

Natural Pools are beautiful, practical, and good for the environment, however, you may not be familiar with what owning a natural pool is like and have concerns about the safety and maintenance of your pool. We spoke with water garden expert, Larry Carnes to address common concerns regarding natural swimming pool safety.  Larry has been…

Barrington Magazine - Reflections Water Gardens
Backyard ,Natural Pool

What are the Dangers of Backyard Ponds or Pools? Follow These Safety Tips

December 9, 2019, 0 Comments

Natural swimming pools and ponds add an elegant and scenic feature to any backyard. However, they also present risks for children or those who cannot swim. If you have a natural pool or pond in your backyard that has a depth of more than six inches, you should take some safety precautions to prevent an…