Inspired Design Landscapes Inc., a landscaping company based in the Minneapolis, MN area, has incorporated the design and installation of ponds, water features and water gardens into their garden ...

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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. The observation that “Water is life,” attributed to UNICEF ...

Every homeowner wants a calm oasis in the backyard. For some folks, this means a fully loaded outdoor kitchen complete with a pizza oven and mini fridge, while for others it's a simple hammock strung ...

Dennis Weese knew nothing about fountains and water features when he started working at the erstwhile American Aquatic Gardens 22 years ago. His fascination grew as he moved beyond understanding the ...

We are instinctively drawn to the life-giving power of water. Its presence connotes safety and health, and there is something mesmerizing about the music of its sound and dance of its movement. Simply ...

“There’s something about swimming in fresh water that leaves you feeling so refreshed,” Crystal Drinkwalter and Jazmyn ...

You don't need a sprawling backyard or a celebrity budget to enjoy the calming effects of water. Four experts explain how to ...

Liz is a marine biologist, environmental regulation specialist, and science writer. She has previously studied Antarctic fish, seaweed, and marine coastal ecology. A natural pond is an excellent, easy ...

Wanita Wright’s backyard pond near Central and 143rd East will be on the Kansas Pond Society’s Water Garden Tour June 18-19. The pond was made by Wright and her late husband by converting the pool and ...

You don't need a sprawling backyard or a celebrity budget to enjoy the calming effects of water. Four experts explain how to ...