A pond, simply put, is a hole filled with water. An ornamental pond is a hole filled with water plus an assortment of plants, some fish and a pump, which filters the water and causes it to bubble or ...

Build a small front yard pond to enjoy the soothing qualities of water and add a diverse habitat for birds, aquatic plants, and insects. A couple weeks back we hosted a work bee with Reno’s ...

When fall arrives, pond owners need to start thinking about preparing their small backyard pond for the winter temperatures. This isn’t a large natural water runoff pond that can fend for itself.

It’s that time of year. Gardens are awake and you’ve got questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

A small backyard can often feel limiting. There’s no room for a huge playscape or outdoor kitchen. Throwing backyard parties or installing a huge in-ground pool is probably out, too. Despite these ...

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 ...

When Joan Doyle was a little girl, her Lakeview home featured a fish pond so large and elaborate that she and her siblings named the house after it. “When my sisters and I talk about our old family ...

“I want to put it all in a framework so they can succeed when they give it a try,” she said. “Whatever you decide on, you should think a bit first about what will complement the style of your house.