Even small ponds will attract a wide range of wildlife to a garden, so long as they contain a good balance of aquatic plants, ...

A backyard pond brings plenty of tranquility to a yard, but it also requires a fair bit of maintenance to stay clean year-round. That's even more important if your pond is a home for koi fish, who ...

When fall arrives, pond owners need to start thinking about preparing their small backyard pond for the winter temperatures. This isn’t a large natural water runoff pond that can fend for itself.

Backyard wildlife ponds — also called ornamental ponds or water gardens — do more than add beauty to your landscape. When designed well, these small, in-ground features provide a reliable water source ...

It’s that time of year. Gardens are awake and you’ve got questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

A thriving backyard pond is more than just a pretty view—it’s a living ecosystem that needs year-round attention. From seasonal maintenance to water quality testing and plant selection, small steps ...

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 ...

Aquadesigner Jean Brûlé has been creating swimming-pool sized ponds and cascading waterfalls in residential backyards since the early '90s. Jean Brûlé's swimming pool size pond next to his house in ...