There’s just something about the presence of water that lends a calming feel to any backyard, especially in the summer months when we want to spend as much time outside as possible. If your outdoor ...

DIY water features instructor Andrew Chaves and his wife, Amanda (not pictured), dug out the roughly 4-by-6-foot hole required to install this preformed pond in their ...

Watching birds flap around in your birdbath can be a delight, but cleaning up can be a drag. This alternative water feature ...

A water feature offers a surefire way to attract birds. But instead of buying a bird bath, consider creating this natural source of water in your yard.

Have you considered bringing a water feature into your garden? Strange as it may seem, a water pond uses less water than a lawn of comparable size. Roughly speaking, there are two kinds of water ...

Looking to transform your backyard into a serene escape? Creating a personal oasis this summer with water gardens, fountains or ponds can be as easy as you choose to make it, landscape professionals ...

We are instinctively drawn to the life-giving power of water. Its presence connotes safety and health, and there is something mesmerizing about the music of its sound and dance of its movement. Simply ...

These days, habitat gardens are all the rage among eco-conscious Californians. They add native plants to their yards, patios or even balconies to provide food and shelter for wildlife. But here’s the ...