Gardens are delightful places to spend time, but sometimes you just want to give them that extra touch. Maybe you enjoy having some cool water to dip your toes into or you enjoy the sound of a ...

When Joan Doyle was a little girl, her Lakeview home featured a fish pond so large and elaborate that she and her siblings named the house after it. “When my sisters and I talk about our old family ...

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 the ...

Are you in need of a little serenity now? A reflecting pond is just the place to rest your gaze after a trying day. This pond and deck are unique, not only in appearance but also in building technique ...

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 ...

Interest in water gardens and ponds continues to gush. Fountains, waterfalls, streams, bubbling brooks, ponds and pondless water features are being used in endless designs to create relaxing retreats.

Andy Dinh has always found the sight and sound of water to be tranquil, almost hypnotic. It’s a calming, multisensory experience that takes him to another place, far removed from the here and now.

Fountains have been around since Roman times. In the ancient world, they were purely functional, employing springs or aqueducts to provide water for drinking, bathing and cleaning to even the smallest ...

In Arizona’s primarily desert-like environment, the sound and sight of water (not a flood) elicit a calm and soothing response. You can enjoy those peaceful sounds at home with a fountain, pond or ...