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Choosing aquatic plants for the biolake

Colourful water lilies that float on the water surface, delicate lotus flowers and submerged plants that help to keep the water “healthy”: to be sure of making a wise choice, the selection of the types of plants for the biolake should be advised by an expert, to prevent one plant from prevailing on the other and affecting the balance of this microcosm.

The main types of aquatic plants that can be included in a biolake are the following, each with its own features:

  • submerged oxygenating plants, which are useful for releasing large quantities of oxygen into the biolake, which keeps the water clear, because it helps to control the formation of single-celled algae, which give the water its typical green colour;
  • shade plants, whose large leaves on the surface protect the biolake from the sun rays, keeping the water fresh and clean;
  • marshy bank plants, which are essential for the phyto-purification process.

The plants in the biolake require small seasonal adjustments so that they can regenerate and keep the biolake in optimal condition.

In particular, in spring it is important to check for dead leaves and, if necessary, to remove them, as well as to ensure that no plant prevails on another, thus compromising the well-being of the biolake.

If you would like more information and are thinking of giving yourself and your family a regenerating stretch of water, do not hesitate to contact us!

Eco-sustainability: environmental protection through the biolake

First of all, because its distinguishing feature is phytodepuration, a system that purifies water with the help of special plants, making the use of chemicals unnecessary. This ensures that the water discharged is always clean and safe, with no risk of contaminating the aquifer with chemicals.

The electricity consumption aspect is also a point in favour of the eco-sustainability of the biolake: pumps with a very low energy consumption are required to allow it to function, thus saving kWh of electricity.

One of the problems that plagues our urban centers is the so-called “heat island”: a phenomenon whereby city areas have a warmer microclimate than peripheral and rural areas. The plants and water in a biolake can contribute through evaporation to reducing the effects of the heat island, which is responsible for the overheating of cities.

Finally, the characteristics of the bio-lake make it a safe place for pets to drink and bathe, but not only that: birds and butterflies often perch on its surface or shore for the same reasons, thus creating an environment in which the local fauna can rest.

Biolake and wellness: the therapeutic power of water

Water reminds us of life, in its primordial form: the first cell originated in water and the amniotic fluid protects the baby during pregnancy, binding us indissolubly with this element from the first moments of our existence.

The therapeutic power of water is not only limited to the moment of immersion: when we are stressed or nervous, looking at the placid surface of a lake or the soft waves of the sea helps to chase away bad thoughts and relax us.

Particularly at this complex time in history, when more time needs to be spent at home to protect everyone’s health, why not create an aquatic environment in your own garden where you can release tension and enjoy quality time with your family?

By creating a biolake in your home, you will have a natural body of water at your disposal in which to restore your mind and body all year round: the biolake is not just about regenerating dives and fun during the summer, but also a peaceful corner when the weather starts to get colder and the leaves change colour. And lets not forget its placid
winter beauty, when snowflakes rest on its surface.

If you would like to receive more information about our biolakes, please contact us now!