When Denise Carroll jumps into her pond from its ledge, she swims alongside kois named Cutie, Baby and Jason (names chosen by her two young children). She’s not crazy about sharing the water with the ...

If you're looking for your next garden project and want something low maintenance that's also beneficial for the entire ecosystem, consider building a tiny wildlife pond. Backyard ponds have a handful ...

The pond’s dark water reflects the forest’s tall trees. More water spills over rocks into small pools. But what appears to be a forest is actually a densely planted backyard behind a two-story ...

Often beautiful in theory, many ponds end up as stagnant corners of the garden that don’t quite earn their keep. But what if you could swap your unloved water feature for something a little more ...

Make your backyard pond into a refreshing focal point by adding features such as seating and a waterfall. Keep koi fish and welcome wildlife to your pond to lend a sense of tranquility and movement to ...