p b Build a natural pond for wildlife, beauty, and quiet contemplation b p p Typical backyard ponds are a complicated mess of pipes, pumps, filters, and nasty chemicals designed to adjust pH and keep algae at bay. Hardly the bucolic, natural ecosystem beloved by dragonflies, frogs, and songbirds. p p The antidote is a natural pond, free of hassle, cost, and complexity and designed as a fully functional ecosystem, ideal for biodiversity, swimming, irrigation, and quiet contemplation. p p i Building Natural Ponds i is the first step-by-step guide to designing and building natural ponds that use no pumps, filters, chemicals, or electricity and mimic native ponds in both aesthetics and functionality. Highly illustrated with how-to drawings and photographs, coverage includes p ul li Understanding pond ecosystems and natural algae control li li Planning, design, siting, and pond aesthetics li li Step-by-step guidance for construction, plants and fish, and maintenance and trouble shooting li