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 ...

With summer in full swing, we're soaking up every bit of sun by spending as much time as possible in our gardens, and whether you're lucky enough to have a sizeable outdoor space or a much smaller ...

Water can help your garden feel more tranquil—and it can encourage birds and other wildlife to spend more time in your yard. Adding a water feature can sound intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be.

Nothing can really substitute for water in the garden. And if it were left to me, no garden would be without a bit of refreshing water somewhere, even if it’s just a birdbath. Water opens up a whole ...

You know that feeling…when the day’s noise fades and you hear water, even just a trickle. Instantly, the space around you feels different. Not bigger, exactly. Just more yours. And it’s not about size ...

With time and the right materials and location, transforming a space into a soothing oasis is easy. A water feature in a home landscape can create more than a place for solitude, meditation and ...

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 ...

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 ...