Globetrotters: creating Pikake Botanical Gardens

“Bryan is one of the most talented people we have ever found,”  says Clyde Childress. “He is an artist and a contractor. He made our dream a reality.”

Natural Swim Ponds Are Growing

Ellen Landscape’s “Eco-garden” grabbed attention at the renowned Chelsea Flower Show this May in London. The Irish landscape architect Elma …

Clean and natural: Vista designer’s system uses plants to filter pool water

Unable to find any information about how to build a natural swimming pool, Morse said he “just went with what felt right” and built the pool as he would any other, with return lines, a main drain, skimmers and a pump. However, next to the pool he built two regeneration zones, which, unlike in European swim ponds, are completely separate from the swimming area.

Pristine Swimming

Michael Littlewood is on a personal mission. The independent landscape architect has sent the last several years trying to convince England’s home owners they can enjoy safe backyard swimming sans all the harsh chemicals.

Natural Swimming Pools

Many people can still remember the joy of bathing and swimming in natural waters in the countryside, whether it was a lake river or a pond, in sunshine or moonlight, whatever the weather, with or without clothes, in groups or as a solitary soul, planned or spontaneous.

Natural Organic Swimming Pools Explained

Natural Pools allow nature to provide hygienic water for swimming. The vibrant ecology of plants and animals condition the water so there is no need for any chemical disinfectants. These pools are healthy for people and wildlife.

Maintaining your Almost Natural Swimming Pool

A guide for professional pool maintenance services by Bryan Morse These pools are a little different from a conventional pool. …

Holistic Pond Management

Author Unknown Pond Information Article Successful long-term pond and lake management requires a “Holistic Approach”. Holistic Management is an objective …