We don’t need to know why— we just know the sound of trickling water is international speak for relaxation. That may be why people aren't just outfitting their outdoor areas with knock-out kitchens, ...

FOR gardeners with water features or ponds, summer is the season to plant or replant feature plants. Water irises are always a lovely addition, especially when you can buy them now in full flower. Our ...

What could be more relaxing than lounging in a flower-filled yard while listening to the sounds of a waterfall and pond? A month on a beach in Bali, you say? While that may be true, a trip to Bali ...

For those who live in Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, tsuyu officially began last week. Although in some years little or no rain falls in this rainy season, I personally always hope the heavens open to ...

Editor's note: An earlier version of this story was unclear about how to handle fish. Here are some tips for adding fish and plants to your backyard pond. What about fish? Fish can add a fun and ...

Whenever I visit a garden with natural water, I go green with envy. Imagine a gently flowing brook or a natural, spring-fed pond as your central feature. Natural water courses look ravishing in summer ...