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Informationen zum Autor Robert Pavlis, a Master Gardener with 40 years of gardening experience, is owner and developer of Aspen Grove Gardens, a six-acre botanical garden featuring over 2,500 varieties of plants. A popular and well-respected speaker and teacher, Robert has published articles in Mother Earth News, Ontario Gardening magazine, a monthly Plant of the Month column for the Ontario Rock Garden Society website, and local newspapers. Klappentext Create a crystal-clear, algae-free pond without pumps, filters, or chemicals using natural ecosystem principles. Complete guide to building self-sustaining water features that support wildlife, require minimal maintenance, and stay beautiful year-round through biological balance. Why Natural Ponds Outperform Artificial Systems: Conventional ponds require constant mechanical intervention and chemical treatments. Natural ponds use beneficial bacteria, aquatic plants, and ecological balance to maintain themselves with minimal human intervention. What You'll Create: Balanced ecosystem design that prevents algae naturally through plant and bacteria management Wildlife habitat features that attract beneficial birds, frogs, and beneficial insectsSeasonal maintenance schedules requiring just 2-4 hours annually rather than weekly upkeepProblem prevention through understanding natural pond ecology and water chemistryCost-effective construction using natural materials and simple techniques Long-term Results: Natural pond owners report 90% less maintenance than artificial ponds, zero ongoing chemical costs, and increased property values of $5,000-15,000 for professionally designed features. Build a beautiful pond that maintains itself. Perfect for homeowners wanting water features without ongoing maintenance headaches. Vorwort Features offered to: Mother Earth News, Better Homes and Gardens Excerpts offered to GRIT, The Family Handyman, Pond Trade Magazine Advertising in Mother Earth News Promotion on author's website www.gardenfundamentals.com, www.gardenmyths.com Galley available on Edelweiss Promotion to master gardeners, Farmsmart and landscaping organizations Publicity and promotion in conjunction with the author's speaking engagements Promotion via New Society Publishers social media platforms. Zusammenfassung Building Natural Ponds is the first book to walk through the steps required to design and build a natural pond without the need of pumps, filters, and nasty chemicals. Coverage includes pond ecosystems and natural algae control, planning, design, aesthetics, and siting, maintenance and troubleshooting, and large ponds and pools. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction 1. Understanding a Balanced Ecosystem Oxygen Cycle Nutrients pH Algae Animals Trees and Shrubs Plants Microbes Maintaining Balance in the Ecosystem 2. Environmental Benefits Pond Ecosystem Breeding Site for Amphibians Dragonflies and Mosquitoes Birds and Mammals Water Conservation Environmental Awareness Less Lawn Permaculture Food Sources 3. Natural Looking Designs Native Ponds Man-made Ponds How Natural Can You Get? The Borrowed View Enjoy the Pond Stones, Stones, and More Stones Plants Are Key Your Final Design 4. Planning and Design Location Legal Issues Access to Electrical Power Size Depth Water Source Bogs and Rain Gardens Trees Pond Liners Human Access Rocks Shape of the Pond and Planting Shelves Plants Excavated Soil 5. Building Site Evaluation Soil Type
