When it comes to small garden water feature ideas, there are plenty of options available. So, if you thought these decorative designs were only for larger plots, think again. Even if you've only got a ...

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 ...

If you’re daydreaming about the burble of a stream over rocks or the spray of a waterfall right in your backyard, we’ve put together a selection of outdoor water feature ideas to help you make your ...

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 ...

With the days now getting into the 90s and 100s, water features take on a new meaning. Many gardeners want a water feature. I have seen many very nice water features from very large to small ...

Looking for fun DIY bamboo projects? Learn how you can add beauty to your patio or deck with this containerized water garden that has a bamboo fountain. For this containerized water garden we used a ...

As the warm weather roll in, there’s nothing quite like spending time in the garden, but when temperatures soar, even the most thoughtfully designed outdoor space can start to feel uncomfortably hot.

The new year is traditionally a time of personal reflection and focus. It also offers an opportunity to consider adding focus to your landscape. We often resist making changes in the garden because ...

Bringing more birds into your garden does more than just add color and song. It creates a sense of liveliness and peace, making your outdoor space feel relaxing. Birds are drawn to places where they ...

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 ...

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 ...