Enter the humble bucket. It might sound unromantic, but a sturdy garden bucket is excellent for a mini pond because it ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

The four pillars of attracting wildlife to your landscape are food, water, shelter, and space to raise young. A wildlife pond can check all these boxes for a variety of species. Last fall we decided ...

Whether big or small, ponds are a brilliant addition to any garden if you're looking to attract more wildlife. Insects, birds, and small amphibians and mammals all appreciate a reliable source of ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

Garden ponds are having a moment in 2025. As backyard water features surge in popularity, there’s a growing demand for solutions that blend aesthetics with eco-conscious design. Enter the latest wave ...

Gardeners add ponds to their yards for all kinds of reasons: to create an attractive focal point, to block out noise from neighbors or traffic, to raise koi, to attract wildlife, etc. If you're ...

A pond is a fantastic way to attract wildlife into your garden and even a tiny pond will benefit a lot of animals. Many creatures are entirely aquatic, some start their lives in water and others need ...

Native aquatic plants improve the health of your pond’s ecosystem and promote biodiversity in your yard. This article will familiarize you with some native plants that thrive in an installed setting: ...

Ten years ago, the Friends of West Pond transformed a barren parking area into a flourishing garden for pollinators and people of Davis alike to enjoy. The Friends are volunteers who meet every ...

Elizabeth Nicholls receives funding from UKRI. This fascinating book challenges the assumption that conservation can only be effective in rural areas or nature reserves. Small, urban gardens – and ...