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Inspiration for your natural pond
Discover how owners of large natural ponds maintain the balance of their ecosystems. From biodiversity to landscape integration—be inspired by natural water paradises.
Back at Johan's natural pond
What I like best is that I don't have to do anything to maintain it. The pond is clear, peaceful, and just feels natural—exactly as I wanted it to be.
Over the past 40 years, I’ve observed more than 1,000 natural ponds. Time and again, I see the same mistakes being made—mistakes that later lead to cloudy water, algae, or disappointment. If you get these three points right, you’ll prevent 80% of the problems.
3 Key Considerations for a Natural Pond
1. Choose a complete natural pond kit
Work with a complete natural pond kit.
The Natural Pond Kits include:
- Tall marsh plants that filter nutrients from the water
- Floating oxygenating plants that help prevent algae growth
- Water lilies protect the water from warming
Not having enough plants almost always leads to a pond becoming overrun with algae.
2. The right soil: natural clay, no plastic sheeting
A true natural pond has a natural clay bottom.
- No substrate required
- No foil needed
- The soil itself forms the biological foundation
The wrong type of substrate can lead to instability and silt buildup.
Over time, the pond can become increasingly silted up and eventually disappear.
Therefore, add a POND CARE maintenance kit twice a year to break down organic waste and maintain the biological balance.
3. Keeping track of nutrients
Algae are caused by an excess of nutrients.
Important:
- Do not overfeed the fish
- Plant tall marsh plants along the shore to prevent debris from blowing into the pond
- Apply the POND CARE maintenance package twice a year to promote biological breakdown
A natural pond is a biological system.
Balance can only be achieved when the food source, substrate, and vegetation are in harmony.
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Start your natural pond
Would you like to create a thriving ecosystem in your garden? Check out my guide to building and maintaining a natural pond with maximum biodiversity.
More examples of natural ponds
From small wildlife ponds to large estate ponds
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Water Management Project, Municipality of Lansingerland
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Before and after: natural improvement of the ditch
Natural Pond Plant Package
Complete Natural Pond Kit
What others are saying
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“Ourswimming pond was always cloudy and full of silt after winter. After doing some research, I added POND CARE to the plant filter in the spring. After a month and a half, the water was crystal clear, and our children and we are once again enjoying the pond to the fullest!”
— Anna Vermeulen
“After winter, there was always a layer of sludge at the bottom and the water looked terrible. I usually dredge the pond, but this time I tried POND CARE in April. Since then, the water has stayed clear and the pond looks much livelier.”
— Marie Bernard
“I don’t use a pump or filter, so the water would occasionally turn green despite my plants. I then BACTA CLEAR INSTA CLEAN and BACTA CLEAR . After three weeks, I could see the bottom of the tank and my fish and frogs again. I’m going to keep using these products.”
— Luca Ibarra
“In the spring, algae would often start growing quickly and the water would become cloudy. I used POND CARE for the first time in early March. It was easy to apply, and I didn’t have to do anything else after that. The water stayed clear, and the plants look healthier than in previous years.”
— Elena Silva
“Every spring, algae would appear as soon as the weather got warmer. I started using POND CARE in March, and the water has stayed clear ever since. Maintenance is minimal, and the fish are swimming around happily. I’m pleased with the results.”