The result is a minimalist soaking pool that's equal parts calming and sophisticated. Framed by clean landscaping and simple ...

The coolest DIY project of the summer.

Koi or goldfish can enhance a pond’s natural beauty.

A backyard pond brings plenty of tranquility to a yard, but it also requires a fair bit of maintenance to stay clean year-round. That's even more important if your pond is a home for koi fish, who ...

Garden ponds are increasingly becoming popular among homeowners. The scramble for ponds can be attributed to their aesthetics, growing appreciation for wildlife and environmental awareness. As ...

For many, there’s nothing better than relaxing in a backyard garden and listening to water gurgling over a small waterfall. “We did a survey and the No. 1 reason people wanted a water feature was for ...

When Joan Doyle was a little girl, her Lakeview home featured a fish pond so large and elaborate that she and her siblings named the house after it. “When my sisters and I talk about our old family ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

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 ...