Natural Swimming Pools
Educate | Consult | Design | Construct | Maintain
Why a Flo Garden Natural Pool?
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You could swim in water so pure that you could drink It
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A crystal-clear natural swimming pool where you can snorkel
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An underwater ecosystem
Why Flo Gardens?
How Does a Natural Pool Work?
Just like in nature, a natural pool operates without the need for chemicals.
The crystal clear water you will find in a Flo Gardens natural pool is created by a perfect balance of endemic (local): fish, crustaceans, plants, rocks, pebbles and logs.
Your Flo Garden is a beautiful, self-sustaining ecosystem in action—clean, healthy water that’s completely natural.
Native Animals You Might Spot in a Flo Garden Natural Pool
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Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)
Kookaburras are attracted to natural pools for hunting opportunities. They perch nearby to watch for small prey such as insects, frogs, and even fish, diving down with precision.
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Water Dragon (Intellagama lesueurii):
Water dragons use natural pools as a refuge and hunting ground. They bask on sunlit rocks or branches near the water, quickly diving in when threatened, and forage for aquatic insects and small vertebrates along the shore.
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Azure Kingfisher (Ceyx azureus)
This kingfisher hunts small fish and aquatic insects by diving into clear waters, serving as a natural indicator of water quality.
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Green Tree Frog (Litoria caerulea)
Often found near freshwater, this frog helps control insect populations and serves as a bioindicator of environmental health.
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Eastern Dwarf Tree Frog (Litoria fallax)
This small, agile frog thrives in aquatic vegetation, playing a role in insect control and serving as prey for larger species.
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Empire Gudgeon (Hypseleotris compressa)
A small, colorful fish that feeds on algae and detritus, aiding in maintaining water clarity.
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Pacific Blue-eye (Pseudomugil signifer)
This active swimmer consumes mosquito larvae, helping control insect populations.
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Crimsonspotted Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia duboulayi)
The Crimsonspotted Rainbowfish thrive in clean, well-oxygenated waters like those found in natural pools. It feeds on small aquatic invertebrates, algae, and insects at the water’s surface, and its presence helps control mosquito larvae populations.
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Firetail Gudgeon (Hypseleotris galii)
A bottom-dwelling fish that contributes to the ecosystem by feeding on small invertebrates and detritus.
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Yellow-footed Antechinus (Antechinus flavipes)
A fast-moving, insect-eating marsupial found in woodlands and forested areas. Active both day and night, it helps control insect populations and contributes to a balanced ecosystem by serving as both predator and prey.
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Long-nosed Potoroo (Potorous tridactylus)
This nocturnal marsupial forages in damp undergrowth. It plays a key ecological role by digging for fungi, which helps aerate the soil and spread beneficial mycorrhizal spores that support native plant health.
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Agile Wallaby (Macropus agilis)
Agile wallabies come to natural pools as reliable water sources. They frequent the edges of these pools at dawn and dusk to drink, while also benefiting from the surrounding vegetation for food and cover.
Key Benefits of a Natural Pool
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Wildlife Sanctuary
Where there is freshwater there is life. Your natural pool will become a habitat, attracting native birds, frogs, insects, and animals, restoring local biodiversity
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Chemical Free
No chlorine, no synthetic treatments, just clean, naturally filtered water
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Connection
A sanctuary for connecting with yourself, your partner, your family and friends, and a wonderful place to detox, connect with Nature
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Low Maintenance
Once balanced, natural pools require far less upkeep than traditional pools. We’re here to guide you through the process, ensuring your pool thrives effortlessly.
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Self-Sustaining System
Nature keeps the water clear and healthy through biological filtration.
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Food Source
Natural pools can contain edible and medicinal plants as well as fish and crustaceans which can be consumed
Natural vs Traditional Swimming Pools
Sterile Water
Living Water
Requires large amounts of concrete, steel and toxic chemicals which have a high impact on the environment.
Water Quality
Replicates a balanced freshwater ecosystem. Requires no chemicals and enhances local biodiversity.
Natural pools function as a self-sustaining ecosystem. Plants and animals maintain balance naturally, creating a very low-maintenance environment.
The only regular maintenance required is:
• Removing organic matter (like leaves and debris) by clearing the intake bay of your natural pool.
Ongoing Maintenance…
• Water testing (complex).
• Regular chemical inputs.
• Water tops up.
• Manually remove organic matter from pool and skimmer box.
Swimming in chlorinated water, you could suffer…
• Increased asthma symptoms
• Skin irritation
• Bladder cancer
• Naturally filtered water that is pure enough to drink, like in a rainforest stream. Tastes and feels soft and refreshing.
When you spend time in your Flo Garden natural pool, you will experience…
• Reduced stress and anxiety.
• Improved sleep quality and mood.
• Enhanced immune system.
• Chemicals like chlorine are required to create clear, sterile, “safe” water to swim.
Health
Maintenance
•Chemical pollution runoff: chlorinated water may affect local plants and animals, soild and waterways
•No interaction with surrounding wildlife as water is toxic.
• High carbon footprint, cement and steel contributes more than 10% of Global CO2 emissions.
• Adhesives grouts contains VOCs (Volatile organic compuds).
Environment
Natural Pools
• Hold freshwater in the land.
• Support endangered freshwater ecosystems including plant and animal species.
• Acts as carbon sink absorbing and storing CO2.
Construction
• Lengthy building process.
• Council permits are always required.
•95% Natural products used.
• Simple construction process.
• Short installation time.
• No concrete, steel, tiles required.
Natural Pools Health Benefits
Waterfalls, Streams and Rainforests Create Healthy Negative Ions Which:
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Free radicals are unstable molecules that contribute to aging and disease. By neutralising them, your body reduces oxidative stress, helping protect cells, slow down aging, and support long-term health.
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Cellular metabolism is key to energy, repair, and renewal. Boosting this process helps your body function at its best—enhancing energy levels, tissue repair, and overall vitality.
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A strong immune system is your best defense. Supporting it while purifying the blood helps remove toxins, improve circulation, and strengthen your body’s natural healing responses.
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Balancing the nervous system supports your body’s natural rhythms—promoting deep, restorative sleep, reducing stress, and encouraging healthy digestion through better parasympathetic activation.
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Negative ions may help clear the airways by reducing airborne allergens, bacteria, and pollutants, supporting easier breathing and reducing symptoms in asthma or allergy sufferers.
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Negative ions can boost serotonin levels in the brain, helping reduce symptoms of mild to moderate depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
Health Benefits of Running Water and Waterfall Sounds
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The sound of flowing water calms the nervous system and helps ease mental tension.
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Natural white noise from waterfalls promotes deeper, uninterrupted sleep by masking background disturbances
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The rhythmic sound of water can elevate mood and support emotional well-being through gentle sensory stimulation.
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Calm, flowing sounds help increase focus, clarity, and productivity by reducing sensory overload.
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Exposure to peaceful water sounds has been shown to activate relaxation responses, supporting cardiovascular health.
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The ambient noise of waterfalls can mask ringing in the ears, providing relief for those with tinnitus.
Ready to Turn Your Backyard Into a Living Ecosystem?
Medium (approx 50-60m²)
$90-100K
Large custom Size
(Made to fit your Space)
Included in Price:
Small (approx 25-30m²)
$70-80K approx
Size Options:
Full Installation
Surrounding land restoration
12 Months Maintenance (depending on location)
Stocked with Native Fish
Small: approx 25-30m²
7 × 5m x 1.8m deep
Medium: approx 50-60m²
Custom Size: Made to Fit Your Space
Our Process:
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Enquire
Start by completing our short enquiry form here. It helps us understand your values, your space, and whether we’re the right fit to create a living water system together.
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Workshop
You and your family join a hands-on session with Adam, our founder, to learn how Flo Gardens creates self-sustaining freshwater ecosystems, not just swimming pools.
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Site Visit & Consultation
We visit your property to understand your space, needs, and vision. You'll receive expert advice and a clear overview of what’s possible.
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Design and Quotation
We collaborate with you to design your natural pool and provide a fixed, all-inclusive quote, no surprises later.
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Construction
Our team brings your vision to life in 1–2 weeks on average. If your build requires council approval we can assist with that process
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Maintenance
Flo Gardens pools are designed to be low-maintenance ecosystems, but we also offer ongoing support and seasonal check-ins. We offer 6 maintenance visits over the first year to ensure that your natural pool is getting well established and to support your maintenance queries.
