In general, a well-maintained water feature is an elegant addition to any yard or garden. We spoke with an expert who ...

“There is something fundamentally beautiful and calming about water,” says Veronica Lorson Fowler, author of “Backyard Water Gardens: How to Build, Plant & Maintain Ponds, Streams ...

Nothing makes a garden seem cooler on a hot summer day than the sight and sound of water in the landscape. Fountains, ponds and aquatic gardens of all styles and sizes make wonderful additions to ...

For a peaceful outdoor respite during these “safer at home” days, check out the 14th annual Purely Ponds Parade of Ponds and Waterfalls. The tour goes to 17 water feature exhibits in the Pikes ...

Water-wise water fountains or ponds also should have a minimum of exposed surface. In a pond, ... Water features of all kinds also add dramatic impact just inside a garden gate.

Managing the depth and edges of water features also is important. Dredging can restore pond depth and increase water storage. Restoration projects can stabilize eroded creek banks and restore riparian ...

Ponds, fountains and waterfalls are making a splash in Seattle backyards. Skip to content. ... These feature a water flow from the top of the design through and into a lower catch basin, ...