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 ...

There’s just something about the presence of water that lends a calming feel to any backyard, especially in the summer months when we want to spend as much time outside as possible. If your outdoor ...

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 at ...

When you're putting your house on the market, a lot of factors go into how much you'll be able to sell it for. In fact, your house interior isn't the only thing that matters. Your home's yard is ...

Adding a birdbath is one hack to get birds to flock to your yard, but then you have the issue of maintenance, such as regularly cleaning and refilling the basin. If you're looking for an alternative ...

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 where ...

BEATRICE, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--When it comes to beautifying the lawn, experts say water features are one of the best ways to add visual interest and a sense of peace and calm. According to landscape ...

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 a drink from their backyard pond.