A picturesque pond adorned with lush greenery and vibrant blooms is a backyard sight to behold. But, beyond their aesthetic appeal, plants in a pond offer important, additional benefits as well; ...

For those who live in Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu, tsuyu officially began last week. Although in some years little or no rain falls in this rainy season, I personally always hope the heavens open to ...

We don’t need to know why— we just know the sound of trickling water is international speak for relaxation. That may be why people aren't just outfitting their outdoor areas with knock-out kitchens, ...

There is something special about the water irises and the way they seem to float above water, not dissimilar to the manner in which water lilies float on the water surface. They are quite different ...