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 ...

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.

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.

Garden ponds are having a moment in 2025. As backyard water features surge in popularity, there’s a growing demand for solutions that blend aesthetics with eco-conscious design. Enter the latest wave ...

Fountains are a good option for people who are just looking for the sight and sound of water and don’t want a pond. Karen Ridder Special to The Star Dan and Kevin Stanza enjoy bringing movement to ...

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 ...

Living in the desert means being used to little water in our environment. But the human need for seeing and hearing water flowing is fairly universal, and this desire has been the core of garden ...