Standing in her Oakland garden, Andrea Hurd listens to the first house finch of the year declare his territory in the single big tree. She's designed habitat for him and other birds here, but he's not ...

Water fountains are easy and low-cost ways to bring beauty and tranquility to your backyard. Here's what to consider before you buy one. Although water fountains bring beauty and tranquility to ...

Learn how to create a designer outdoor water fountain combined with a beautiful aquarium! This easy DIY project shows step-by ...

An outdoor water fountain may be pleasant to look at, but that is not the only reason you should consider purchasing one. It can also benefit your emotional and physical health and provide easy access ...

"They make working so much better!" Homeowner captures video of unexpected backyard visitors: 'I love getting to see these' ...

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 ...

DEAR JOAN: I have a small recirculating fountain that I have had since 2007. It has always been a daily source of water and showers for many hummers each day. Other small birds use it often. There is ...

Olive jars, ceramic vases, sugar kettles (especially the cast resin look-alikes), and a million other items can be successfully converted to a bubbling fountain that can serve as a focal point in a ...