How to Make Your Own Backyard Pond Using a Solar Fountain originally appeared on Parade Home & Garden. If you’ve ever dreamed of having a backyard pond but figured you didn’t have the space, this ...

We don’t need to know why— we just know the sound of trickling water is international speak for relaxation. That may be why people aren't just outfitting their outdoor areas with knock-out kitchens, ...

Plants and wildlife thrive in the author's southern Ontario natural pond, where mechanical systems and chemicals are strictly off-limits. Water, soil, plants and animals live together in a harmonious ...

There’s a lot more to backyard pond installation than simply digging a big hole and filling it with water. Backyard ponds require liners, pumps, filters and regular maintenance to keep algae and ...

Liz is a marine biologist, environmental regulation specialist, and science writer. She has previously studied Antarctic fish, seaweed, and marine coastal ecology. A natural pond is an excellent, easy ...

In this video, I share how I built a small lake in my back garden from excavation to filling and final shaping. It’s a compact project, but it still required planning, drainage work, and careful ...

This season-by-season checklist of pond maintenance tasks will help keep your water feature clean and beautiful year-round. Most backyard ponds require weekly maintenance, especially those housing koi ...