One Year Swimming Pond Update

In this video I´ll show you how our swimming pond performed throughout its first year. I discuss many different topics, install a skimmer into the pond and answer some frequently asked questions.

0:00 Intro
0:36 What has happened in winter and spring
1:40 Plant growth
2:25 Water temperatures
3:14 Beach area
4:02 Concrete edge improvement
5:16 Installing a bubble pump skimmer
8:37 How much did it all cost?
9:05 Pond dimensions
9:52 Maintenance
10:52 Won`t the wooden wall rot quickly?
11:28 Why doesn`t the wooden wall come afloat?
12:10 Mosquitoes
12:33 Why I didn`t build the pond with clay
13:15 Outro

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[marshhen]

Such a wonderful project. You are a breath of fresh air on YouTube. It is very kind of you to share plans with others. This is rare these days. The video was very informative and clearly explained. A very inspiring project to copy. It is good of you to share how many times you tried other things that did not work. I appreciate the answers to questions at the end of the video. I wish you and your family many years of health and happiness in your pond.

[mel]

I have wanted a natural pool for years now and have looked at a lot of videos on youtube, this has got to be one of the loveliest I've seen! Thank you for sharing so much information.
One thing that put me off about natural pools is how dark most of them are, so the light colour of your one is very pleasing to look at. It's also pretty awesome that you did it all yourself!

[CooperJones]

A two zone pond with shallow areas for the plants!? BRILLIANT! I'm going to make a pond at my new house, but for native fish.... and this looks like a perfect way to build a fish pond, too. Thanks for making this one year video!

[annabellemang]

This swimming pond is amazing! Thank you for sharing what did not work, saving us from so much frustration.

[MrPlito]

Great job with the skimmer! I believe this is the first time I've seen anyone install something like that on a swimming pond.

[klausnielsen]

A wonderful description of the life with your pond and the journey to get there. Thank you .

[AoifeFia]

So beautiful, thank you. This gives me hope for having my own swimming pond here in Ireland

[skiedros]

Thank you for sharing the story of building the pond.

[SirFoodie]

You’re living my dream sir. I dream of having a place like yours.

[carolewarner]

Wow, that was a lot of wheel barrows of soil removed...hard work! I can understand your pride in building it and appreciation for the joy of using it.

[bentoby-gsoy]

Great job with the pond and thank you so much for the factual information. I especially appreciate the measurements of water temperature during the summer months.

[johnsmit]

Pond is looking amazing
A great place to spend time with the family, hard work pays off

[dreamsofgreen]

What an inspiring project! I love that you stayed curious throughout the process, observing and adapting your approach as needed. We’re on 10 acres in a subtropical climate in Australia and I would love to create something like this one day. It’s an absolute credit to you. Thanks so much for sharing, this was an excellent video and a beautiful result. 👏👏👏

[nancylucas]

Your property is beautiful. Your pond is done very, very well. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge!

[tommy-ijnd]

Nice job! I wish I lived somewhere where this would be practical. I live at 9000 ft elevation in the Colorado mountains with rocks and slopes. But thanks for letting me share in your wonderful project!

[OliviANDixie]

It is encouraging to see you creating such a beautiful home. It makes me believe it is possible, and dreams are not doomed to remain as unrealized dreams. But instead, can really happen when a person does the research and work.

[amandagilliam-pp]

Fantastic and inspiring! I love swimming in natural pools - now I will consider making my own!

[NinaJts]

This is so inspiring and I love how you narrate your videos. It is very calming, relaxed, clear and well explained. Great work, and thank you.

[vanhalenman]

wow. i just watched your old video and i had some criticisms on putting the soil in and not going all gravel/sand and letting the natural bacteria and sediment build but boy was i wrong. this is beautiful

[SamirVIE]

Großartig, wirklich super interessant! Bin schon gespannt auf Dein nächstes Projekt.