There’s a lot more to backyard pond installation than simply digging a big hole and filling it with water. Backyard ponds require liners, pumps, filters and regular maintenance to keep algae and ...

One of the best additions to a home garden or landscape is the element of water. Fish, plants and water are all of the makings of a small ecological unit that attracts a lot of life to the garden as ...

Garden and backyards can spring to life with reflections, movement and wildlife, just by adding a small pond. Britain's gardening guru Charlie Dimmock showed The Early Show viewers how to build their ...

Liz is a marine biologist, environmental regulation specialist, and science writer. She has previously studied Antarctic fish, seaweed, and marine coastal ecology. A natural pond is an excellent, easy ...

Experienced water gardeners are quick to tell beginners: Do your homework before you dig. You want a water garden that's attractive, with a healthy ecosystem. Talk to those who have water gardens.

Q:We are trying to install a water garden pond in our yard. We dug the hole in hard clay soil down to 3 feet in one area. We installed a pond liner and started installing stones in and around the pond ...

A wetland garden comes in many different forms. This tree-shaded wetland is dominated by a variety of hostas and other shade-loving plants. (Rick Wetherbee) Wetlands provide the ideal environment for ...

The calming sound of a trickling waterfall combined with the faint sweet smell of a blooming waterlily are an alluring combination for many homeowners. Backyard ponds, it seems, haven’t gone out of ...

WESTLAKE, Ohio -- When a woman's husband embarks on a massive do-it-yourself project, the last thing she wants to hear is that she shouldn't worry, because the details are all in his head. But that's ...