Natural pools are the ultimate in backyard design and they are seriously in demand at the moment. Offering something a little different to the standard swimming pool, they bring a calming quality with their wild and luxuriant appearance. The perfect blend of nature and design, natural pools are characterized by the reeds and aquatic plants floating around like a natural pond, often purifying the water through nature, and gin-clear water that's not got that eye-stinging chlorine blue tinge.
'The feeling of being immersed in nature brings a sense of calm to the garden and natural pools are delightful to experience at different times of the day; early morning when the air is cool, during the heat of the day, or in the evening when stars are visible,' says Michael McGowan, project landscape architect at Evens Architects.
