Update your outdoor space with one of these inspiring garden water features. You can build some of them yourself!

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 ...

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 ...

A water garden is a small ecosystem filled with floating plants—like water lilies, lotuses, and hyacinths—along with earthy accents and sometimes live fish. Not only do water gardens create a serene ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A water feature can be a beautiful addition to your yard. Water features can help add privacy, drown out noise, and come in dozens of styles.

We are instinctively drawn to the life-giving power of water. Its presence connotes safety and health, and there is something mesmerizing about the music of its sound and dance of its movement. Simply ...

Have you considered bringing a water feature into your garden? Strange as it may seem, a water pond uses less water than a lawn of comparable size. Roughly speaking, there are two kinds of water ...

Learn ideas for bringing water features into your garden from a local expert during a talk Monday. The Santa Rosa Garden Club is hosting Sabrina Howell, who studied horticulture and sustainable ...