{"product_id":"natural-swimming-pools-9780764321832","title":"Natural Swimming Pools:","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn illustrated look at the planning, design, biology, materials, construction, planting, and maintenance of natural swimming pools. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNatural swimming pools rely on the correct balance of living plants and micro-organisms to clean and purify the water. They are easy and less costly to maintain than chemical pools. Chlorine and other common pool chemicals that are hazardous to human health are not used. Natural pools are safe places for children to play and birds to drink, and are a dramatic example of ecological design, combining the natural and man-made worlds while creating beauty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThese pools offer enjoyment not only in the warm months, but during winter, when they can be used for ice skating. Often the focal point of a garden, a natural swimming pool blends into the environment, flowing into the surroundings with plants and rocks. It reflects the changing seasons and enhances the environment naturally. Over 300 beautiful color photographs of natural pools will inspire your own water garden, where you can swim in harmony with nature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Littlewood\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Schiffer Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/02\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Schiffer Design Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.2lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.70w x 1.10d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780764321832","brand":"Schiffer Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45011319128201,"sku":"9780764321832","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/9240\/6921\/files\/img_af5a8655-b2cc-426d-916b-e17bc015e14c.jpg?v=1764743171","url":"https:\/\/sonsanddaughtersbooks.com\/products\/natural-swimming-pools-9780764321832","provider":"Sons and Daughters Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}