DIY water features instructor Andrew Chaves and his wife, Amanda (not pictured), dug out the roughly 4-by-6-foot hole required to install this preformed pond in their ...

Looking to transform your backyard into a serene escape? Creating a personal oasis this summer with water gardens, fountains or ponds can be as easy as you choose to make it, landscape professionals ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gardening might be your one true love in life. However, if you're having trouble attracting birds, butterflies, and bees or want to create a ...

The crows started it. I noticed that they often played in the puddle that formed in a rock garden next door when it rained. I like the crows; they’ve rewarded my frequent conversation attempts with ...

Nothing spruces up outdoor entertaining like a unique centerpiece. A water feature in your yard can make an excellent conversation piece and provide a customized entertaining spot. And water is a key ...

It’s not easy being green, as a famous frog once sang — and in recent decades, just surviving has become even harder for frogs and other amphibians. They are experiencing a 3.79 percent average annual ...

As an increasing number of us become aware of the pressures, obstacles, and dangers facing our bird populations both locally and nationally, we are beginning to identify ways that we as individuals ...

Matilija poppies, or Romneya coulteri, have the largest flower of any poppy. they’re native to dry, sunny areas from California to Baja and are good choices for successful water-saving landscapes.

These days, habitat gardens are all the rage among eco-conscious Californians. They add native plants to their yards, patios or even balconies to provide food and shelter for wildlife. But here’s the ...