1. Locate your garden so it receives at least six hours of sun a day. 2. Choose containers with dark-colored interiors to give an impression of greater depth and to discourage algae growth. 3.Use ...

These small ecosystems add color to your yard and improve biodiversity. Xavi Talleda / Getty Images A container water garden allows you to bring new plants and wildlife into your backyard in a way ...

Friends on the island of Kauai, where we vacation every winter, inspired me to experiment with a container water garden last summer. My three friends have very different potted ponds but their Zone 11 ...

Turn dry yards and barren patios into an oasis with the help of container water gardens. Residents far from lakes and ponds can incorporate a water feature into their landscapes complete with lilies, ...

When Ann and Glen Gage downsized from their expansive home and garden in Switzerland to a San Francisco town house, one of the things they missed most was the koi pond they’d built and tended for ...

"Who can deny the basic, mysterious and sensual nature of water? It provides fascinating reflections, appealing pictures in motion, soothing sounds and a habitat for a diverse range of life forms." ...

Although a few of us enjoy full-scale water gardens, most of us don’t have the room or time to install and maintain one. A pond-in-a-pot is an inexpensive alternative. You can set one up in only a few ...

When Ann and Glen Gage downsized from their expansive home and garden in Switzerland to a San Francisco townhouse, one of the things they missed most was the koi pond they’d built and tended for years ...

When Ann and Glen Gage downsized from their expansive home and garden in Switzerland to a San Francisco town house, one of the things they missed most was the koi pond they'd built and tended for ...