A natural swimming pond benefits from a variety of aquatic plants that help maintain water quality and support biodiversity. Submerged plants like hornwort and eelgrass oxygenate the water and compete with algae for nutrients. Floating plants such as water lilies provide shade, reducing sunlight penetration and limiting algae growth.
Marginal plants like cattails, irises, and rushes thrive in the shallow regeneration zone, absorbing excess nutrients and stabilizing the pond’s edge. These plants create habitat for beneficial microorganisms and wildlife while contributing to the pond’s filtration system. Choosing native species suited to the local climate ensures they thrive with minimal maintenance.
