The lavish pool, complete with swim-up bar, borders the patio of a master bedroom retreat. It’s a serene space, great for a morning cup of coffee or an evening view of the valley. Inside, a projector ...

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, ...

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 ...

"Water, thou hast no taste; no color, no odor; canst not be defined, art relished while ever mysterious. Not necessary to life, but rather life itself, thou fillest me with a gratification that ...

Fountains have been around since Roman times. In the ancient world, they were purely functional, employing springs or aqueducts to provide water for drinking, bathing and cleaning to even the smallest ...

“Did you see the Fountain of Youth?” I ask Jessica, the graduate student living with us. She is freshly back from a day trip to St. Augustine, Florida, our country’s oldest city and home to Ponce de ...

Birdbath fountains offer several appealing benefits, including attracting more birds. However, those perks don't always come hassle-free.

The fountains at Longwood Gardens are truly spectacular. Recently, they have been renovated. Check out a Main Fountain Garden performance. See what 1,719 jets can do—from spinning and dancing to music ...

Living in the desert means being used to little water in our environment. But the human need for seeing and hearing water flowing is fairly universal, and this desire has been the core of garden ...

From a waterspout in Florida, to a basalt cascade in Oregon, these homes have stunning outdoor fountains and grounds that are worth exploring. 1. $7.25 million in Scottsdale, AZ (click here for more ...

KENNETT SQUARE — At Longwood Gardens’ newly restored fountain gardens, the water will spin, spiral and shoot 175 feet in the air. The fountains will be illuminated by 1,400 LED lights with infinite ...

The water features at Doyle’s home in the Lower Garden District include a fountain with an egret statue and a faux sugar kettle lively with plants and fish. A part-time nurse and active volunteer, ...