When Patrice Donna steps into her backyard and it's quiet, something's amiss. She's used to the sounds of falling water, day in and day out. "It's very noticeable - in a good way," she explains. "It's ...

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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. The observation that “Water is life,” attributed to UNICEF ...

My wife and I decided to add an outdoor water feature to our front yard to complement a recent landscape project. We settled on a fountain style water feature and were able to install it ourselves, ...

A well-placed pond will elevate your front yard aesthetically as well as help to boost biodiversity by attracting wildlife.

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Q:We are trying to install a water garden pond in our yard. We dug the hole in hard clay soil down to 3 feet in one area. We installed a pond liner and started installing stones in and around the pond ...

MARION - Joshua Reznicow loves creating art - whether he's composing music or composing a landscape. That's why the Linn-Mar Community School District orchestra director spends many of his free hours ...

Some landowners with farm ponds that are used for recreational purposes and watering livestock desire clear water. Muddy water in farm ponds can inhibit the growth of natural fish foods and is ...

Children and water together always present a risk. It remains essential to supervise small children around any water. This pond design, though, minimizes risk while allowing safe access. The raised ...

Design work has been completed for a 54-acre drainage detention pond in Slidell that officials say will help ease flooding in residential areas in and outside of the city. Bidding for the construction ...