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 ...

Make your backyard pond into a refreshing focal point by adding features such as seating and a waterfall. Keep koi fish and welcome wildlife to your pond to lend a sense of tranquility and movement to ...

Q. I put in a backyard fish pond in the spring. How should I prepare it for winter? A. Winterize your pond when the water temperature is consistently about 50 degrees. If you have a pump and/or a ...

If you live in a colder climate, you may wonder what to do with your pond fish when your backyard oasis is at risk of freezing solid. Fortunately, with the right conditions and preparation, many types ...

Backyard fish ponds add visual interest and aesthetic value so designers suggest picking a spot for one close to a patio or entertainment area, making sure it is not too far to the back of the ...

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 ...

When you talk of fish ponds, what comes to mind are the traditional type that are dug on the ground and filled with water to create a habitat for the fish. But some farmers in Busia have discovered a ...

Vanessa and Richard Crisler designed a pond in their Betton Hills backyard, not for fish, but for frogs, dragonflies, and other wildlife. It is shallow and includes a sandy, gravelly beach along one ...