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 ...

When you're putting your house on the market, a lot of factors go into how much you'll be able to sell it for. In fact, your house interior isn't the only thing that matters. Your home's yard is ...

You can transform your garden into a handmade, personality-infused oasis using only refreshingly simple, inexpensive materials. In Handmade Garden Projects (Timber Press, 2012), Lorene Edwards Forkner ...

Gardens are delightful places to spend time, but sometimes you just want to give them that extra touch. Maybe you enjoy having some cool water to dip your toes into or you enjoy the sound of a ...

Looking to transform your backyard into a serene escape? Creating a personal oasis this summer with water gardens, fountains or ponds can be as easy as you choose to make it, landscape professionals ...

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 ...

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 ...

Want to see more birds in your backyard? You can by making water part of your bird-attracting strategy. One of the simplest ways is to add a birdbath. Ready-to-use plastic models can be purchased at ...

In today's stress-filled world, more Kingwood and Humble area homeowners are finding peace and relaxation by installing backyard water features. "It's a universal notion that the sound of flowing ...