Building a Natural Swimming Pond (And Digging it by Hand)

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Manuel Angerer - Temperate Climate Permaculture

7 ай бұрын

In this video I show you how I transformed our small pond in front of the passive solar greenhouse into a natural swimming pond. You see me digging the hole, building a wooden wall for the swimming area, installing the bubble pump filtration system, building a jetty and planting the first water plants.
0:00 Intro
0:36 Digging The Hole
3:05 The Liner
3:48 Shovelling Sand Into The Swimming Area
4:01 Cleanup Work
4:10 Pond Layout
4:28 Building The Wooden Wall
5:29 Filtration System
7:17 Groundwater Problems
8:37 Planting Substrate
8:56 Jetty Part 1
9:28 Bubble Pump Test
10:05 Jetty Part 2
10:37 Building A Strong Edge
10:55 Planting Plants
11:23 First Swim
11:33 Landscaping
11:58 Seeding
12:23 Planting A Tree
12:33 Outro
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@lalogascoine3388 6 ай бұрын

You embody the old saying: "Where there's a will, there's a way". Great work, congrats!!

@lg3053 23 сағат бұрын

WOW! I can't believe you did all this by hand. Amazing.

@robertmorris9998 4 ай бұрын

You did this by hand? Wow. You are an inspiration, and a reminder that a little work, over and over, will yield a big result. Thank you for posting this

@ChrisBGramz4u 6 ай бұрын

It always freaks me out when i am outside, without my phone, having a conversation with someone, then the next day there are videos on my feed about my conversation.

@draidangraham 5 ай бұрын

I started a job like this two years ago. Even with my own mini excavator I realised it was too much work for me. You've inspired me to think again. I wonder what you could do if you had machinery, you'd be unstoppable 😁

@manuelangerer-permaculture 5 ай бұрын

Yes building pond is a lot of work! But keep going, it is worth the effort!

@ukaszbozek6530 4 ай бұрын

10:55

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@taitsmith8521 2 ай бұрын

Machinery is overrated. Just work on it everyday for 20 minutes . It's about not missing any days and being habitual. There was a guy 20 years ago that ate a whole train car that had been processed into powder. Just a couple spoonfuls a day add up over time.

@SamShudders Ай бұрын

You rock. I’m doing it. Starting with a smaller pond/fountain and garden in the center and horseshoe shaped orchard adjacent. Then a swimming pond will start. Thanks for the Inspiration and showing it can be done by hand. Also noting the air pumps vs water pumps.

@Lila22.11 2 ай бұрын

What a hardworking and patient young man ❤

@johnsmit5516 7 ай бұрын

What an amazing job. All credit to you. And with only hand tools I hope you and your family get to enjoy it for many years to come.

@KristiesLexicon 6 ай бұрын

This looks like paradise! I hope we get another look once it's all grown in. Thank you so much for sharing!

@nnthsttrls 12 күн бұрын

Heck yeah, dude. Hard work, but it's yours and it's rad.

@emmaslow 7 ай бұрын

This is beautiful. Thanks for giving so much detail, and for sharing the wobbles along the way - this is the first natural swimming pond video that has left me feeling like the whole thing is do-able! Thanks :)

@manuelangerer-permaculture 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for your kind words and feedback! :)

@carolewarner101 7 ай бұрын

Yes, I feel the same way!

@Justin-nl2vv 6 ай бұрын

Excited to see the plants grow in! Great work!

@kassap118 Ай бұрын

You are an example to others ,I respect your courage ,May god look after you and your family .

@sodamine 7 ай бұрын

I can’t wait for the next years for updates of this pond and how it’s doing!! ❤

@irishcottagerenovation9900 7 ай бұрын

Awesome, I know how hard it is to move large amounts of soil etc around manually wheel by wheelbarrow. Brilliant job, thanks for sharing.

@manuelangerer-permaculture 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@shaash5236 Ай бұрын

Exhausting work! You don’t mind an enormous project all on your own !

@amy5376 Ай бұрын

Beautiful! Thank you for sharing this... in such a gracious, kind way. 😊

@voiceofnature. 7 ай бұрын

wow Manuel, was für ein wunderschönes Projekt und so inspirierend zu sehen was ein Mann alleine alles schaffen kann! So schön euch 3 am Ende zusammen im neuen Herzen eurer Oase zu sehen!!! Ach ich kann kaum in Worte fassen wie sehr ich mich mit euch freue!!! Alles Liebe zu euch!

@RealAdrianReactions 7 ай бұрын

Hallo Guten morgen

@mickflood 5 күн бұрын

Absolutely incredible we’ll done

@graysongross7399 27 күн бұрын

Amazing work! I can't believe you did this all by yourself!

@rhymeswithpizza4000 6 ай бұрын

WOW. What an amazing job and inspiration! Thank you for sharing all your hard work and the results!

@northernfishmother Ай бұрын

One rock at a time, One shovel full at a time. It is all worth it. Looks amazing. I am still working on mine.

@davidcedar2810 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing the process!

@lisakenton2392 6 ай бұрын

You are what I call a real man. Congratulations on a job spectacularly well done. You are are inspiring.

@manuelangerer-permaculture 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@mjohanson1281 6 ай бұрын

Thankyou. Beautiful. Showing what you did and changed later is most helpful

@hawaiidoves 16 күн бұрын

that was really interesting. I like how just air bubbles doing their job, kept the water gin clear!

@OG-Everthing 7 ай бұрын

bravo my friend

@kittimcconnell2633 7 ай бұрын

Really lovely! May you enjoy it for many years!

@MessyTimes 5 ай бұрын

You are an inspiration, sir! Thanks for showing us your process.

@scox7748 7 ай бұрын

A lot of hard work. Amazing result. Can't wait to see the 1 or 2 year update.

@manuelangerer-permaculture 7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot! :)

@bus535joyfully3 7 ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@gardeningwithoutboundaries 3 ай бұрын

It is absolutely gorgeous! I really felt for you when the rain came. But the end result was well worth the hard work! Magnificent!

@Adnancorner 6 ай бұрын

I took german classes, couple of years ago. For some reason I love listening to someone who speak German as native language. You have very soft and pleasant voice.

@manuelangerer-permaculture 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate that! :)

@shoptastik2250 5 ай бұрын

Gorgeous!

@GaSoliNa2o 4 ай бұрын

Hammer! Sackstarke Leistung Manu!

@paisleyMoon7 3 ай бұрын

I would very much be interested in watching more harvesting, planting, any gardening, cooking and recipes. I'm really hoping you'll add more content. 😊

@1957Babbs 3 ай бұрын

Bravo! What an incredible amount of work.

@klerobi1 6 ай бұрын

A long time ago I had a business building natural swimming pools. What I learned is that you need a skimmer in every natural pool. The reason for this is mosquitoes, the skimmer pulls all the mosquito larvae into it. This is how we get a natural pool without mosquitoes. The size of the pump must be such that it turns over the entire amount of water in one day. It will probably be unpleasant when you sit in front of the pond in the evening and get bitten by mosquitoes, this is a solution for mosquitoes. I hope you are not angry that I am writing you this comment, very good video.

@manuelangerer-permaculture 6 ай бұрын

Hi there, thank you for your comment! The mosquitoes are a real concern with natural ponds, however the bubble pumps create ongoing waves in the pond throughout the warm months of the year and mosquitoes don`t like that. Until now I haven`t seen mosquitoe larvea in the pond! But thanks a lot for the suggestion, I very appreciate that!

@rubygray7749 8 күн бұрын

@@manuelangerer-permaculture You can always add a few small fish, which will eat any mosquito larvae.

@TheWeedyGarden 7 ай бұрын

respect for your effort. Thanks also for the info. You will be happy for the result

@Calli.ramira_13 Ай бұрын

The pond is so pretty 🥹

@kroselavy 3 ай бұрын

Impressive !!! Such a nice job, the deck is beautiful

@affordabledesertliving3487 2 ай бұрын

Simply lovely. Serious work ethic and it was definitely rewarded.

@ericsplace3004 4 ай бұрын

This looks great! Your hard work really paid off. Thank You for sharing this video

@sachinsalunke2597 Ай бұрын

big fan of your work and pleasant Voice.

@griefTime Ай бұрын

Respect. Huge work!

@roxanaconti2419 2 ай бұрын

So beautiful!! Inspiring, thank you for share!

@greeneileen 5 ай бұрын

Well done. Thanks for sharing your process.

@rahulsudattkamble434 5 ай бұрын

The pond looks beautiful

@carlitomk 5 ай бұрын

Good work, buddy … inspiring to see it all done by hand! I hope you and your family get many hours of enjoyment from it.

@richlijacanacua 2 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you so much for the tips!

@romanbozic5297 Ай бұрын

You are strong! Bravo for good work....

@MrShnoz 7 ай бұрын

What a beautiful pond you built there! Looks so natural and peaceful. Great project!

@manuelangerer-permaculture 7 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@sedbaka 3 күн бұрын

stunning work !!!!!!!!!!

@37garysnyder Ай бұрын

love this many thanks for sharing

@aliciaflippen 2 ай бұрын

Absolutely Beautiful!

@JOSnTHELORD 6 ай бұрын

Your a machine! All that digging with a single shovel. Amazing job!

@justinreedflynn 3 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@kylelewis9377 6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@sparkymark68 Ай бұрын

This made me smile 😊

@Icantevenstandit 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely lovely ❤

@alternativelivingbulgaria Ай бұрын

This video is excellent ❤ I'm saving it for when I'm ready to do the same. Sending love from Bulgaria.

@juanchodepelos1 Ай бұрын

Incredible!

@markmurphy4319 3 ай бұрын

Wow. Just an amazing job.

@triskerslake3763 5 ай бұрын

So much hard work, yet such a wonderful result! Bravo!

@rachelmadrone3168 2 ай бұрын

That is beautiful and so inspiring!!

@katfoley890 4 ай бұрын

THANK YOU for this.

@KP-ei9yp 2 ай бұрын

Well done, this is beautiful!

@planereality3675 Ай бұрын

Thats pretty insane. Awesome job

@stevehunter291 Ай бұрын

Awesome!

@robertdoupe4142 4 ай бұрын

I feel your struggle. I install pond lining for people all over Montana, that ground water can be a big problem. You have done a wonderful job.

@operator6471 4 күн бұрын

excellent work.

@Harrison2253 3 ай бұрын

Unbelievable accomplishment 👍

@SergeyLevitin 3 ай бұрын

Bravo!

@eliahajjeassaf1864 6 ай бұрын

You work is a mere soul therapy, this what I called it therapy by work❤

@manuelangerer-permaculture 6 ай бұрын

Yes I feel like that too when I do work like this!

@user-sy3ec5zx9b 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful/beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

@Zaash5 7 күн бұрын

You are so determined and I am subscribing, ….. thanks for sharing so well the basics and the process ….

@JensOdense 7 ай бұрын

Wow, that pond looks great! I am looking forward to seeing it in a in spring or summer next year, when it is hopefully nice and grown in. Really good job :)

@manuelangerer-permaculture 7 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'll do an update on the pond next summer!

@hupthyetan7693 13 күн бұрын

My congratulations for making such a wonderful pond.... one in a million would try this...none in Singapore!

@mariaeduardaandrade8371 7 күн бұрын

Impressive work! Well done

@rahulsudattkamble434 5 ай бұрын

What a journey

@generalnewsense5264 24 күн бұрын

Amazing!💖

@GertjanakaSouL 5 ай бұрын

Amazing! Good job! The dedication and results are mind blowing! Enjoy your swimming pond!

@cosmos8632 6 ай бұрын

Salute!

@user-lb1eh8hn8s 6 ай бұрын

An excellent presentation on how to construct a fantastic pond. Really well done😊

@drgeorge1506 10 күн бұрын

You’ve given me hope that we can actually build a bigger pond for our wildlife, our dogs AND us! Thank you from all of us on our new homestead😅

@jerrychetty2524 7 күн бұрын

Man your work is just so awesome and incredible effort ❤

@alecule 5 ай бұрын

Powerful man

@frankiejones972 3 ай бұрын

Welldone!!

@moshelevi2002 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful 👍

@tigotong5055 16 күн бұрын

impressive!

@kaf2303 11 күн бұрын

Well done! Your physical labor reminds me of a huge retaining wall I built a long time ago when I was a teenager out of railroad ties and 24” spikes and a 9kilo sledge hammer.