This book is specifically designed for those interested in creating natural swimming pools. It covers all stages, from understanding the system, management, excavation, lining, walling, plumbing, electrical, planting, structures, and last but not least, the maintenance, to ensure a successful project. Comprehensive information is presented in an easy to understand style with many illustrations showing methods of building. These are supported by the helpful inclusion of detailed scaled drawings, a plant guide with hardiness zones, and other useful information. The techniques will provide confidence to tackle the project and on completion give a huge sense of satisfaction and many hours of enjoyment.By Michael LittlewoodMichael Littlewood is a natural landscape architect and environmental planner with extensive experience in successfully designing and implementing sustainable land use projects. He is the author of numerous articles and publications.286 color and b/w photos286 color and b/w photos