Creating a backyard fish pond adds value and beauty to your landscape, giving you an oasis for relaxation while supporting local wildlife. Whether starting from scratch or upgrading an existing pond, ...

The calming sound of a trickling waterfall combined with the faint sweet smell of a blooming waterlily are an alluring combination for many homeowners. Backyard ponds, it seems, haven’t gone out of ...

Koi ponds have a way of creating instant calm—from the sound of the water to the way the fish move, the experience is a Zen escape. “A koi pond adds magic,” said Janice Parker of Janice Parker ...

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 ...

Backyard ponds have been popular since they enjoyed a boom in the 1990s, but in recent years demand has shifted to water features such as pondless waterfalls and fountains, according to Water X Scapes ...

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 ...

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 ...