From gentle trickles to bird-friendly basins, here’s how garden fountains are bringing calm vibes—and smoke-free comfort—to outdoor gatherings. If you haven’t heard of the term sparden or spa-den yet, ...

One of the most understated aspects of the landscape is the many uses of fountains. Fountains have been used since ancient times. The types of fountains and the context of uses in the landscape can be ...

The sound of splashing water or a babbling brook is calming for many people. When you’re not hard at work making your garden gorgeous, it’s a place for you to relax and enjoy nature’s beauty. Add a ...

If your backyard is looking dull after the long winter, consider brightening it up with a small fountain. DIY web site Instructables has a guide to making your own out of pretty much any structure you ...

A simple water feature can take an ordinary deck and turn it into something magnificent. But a water feature fashioned by celebrated industrial designer James Dyson (of Dyson vacuums fame) is bound to ...

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Once upon a time—and not so long ago as all that—if you planned on splashing water around in a decorative manner, you were expected to provide a basin in which the water could be collected afterward.