Doyle has been fascinated by water features ever since. She’ll share her lifelong knowledge and her creative ideas Saturday, July 12, at the Parkway Partners Second Saturday program “Backyard ...

Although water fountains bring beauty and tranquility to landscapes, Jim Wilder believes they serve a greater purpose. Like the world-famous 18th century Trevi Fountain in Rome, or the spectacular ...

Greenery is only part of your landscaping, especially if you have a water feature too. You can use this gravel to make your backyard water feature stand out!

Water is always a powerful element in a garden, but you don’t need a rushing cascade to capture the magic. It only takes a splash. You can have water in your garden and conserve resources, too.

Andrew Chaves’ water garden, in a 24-inch-tall sealed clay pot, is a simple, serene way to bring water to a habitat garden. (Jeanette Marantos / Los Angeles Times) ...

Amy Chaffman, owner of The Pampered Garden, says to consider what kind of noise you want your water feature to have. The farther the water falls, the louder the splash will be.

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 ...

As winter approaches, preparing your backyard waterfall or outdoor water feature for cold temperatures needs to be a prioritized task. This is especially the case if you live in cold climates ...

Birds flit into and away from the feeders in Barry and Mary Bliesmer’s yard in upper North Mankato, while the neighbor’s beagle comes over on a hot summer day for ...