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: ...

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 ...

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 ...

From visually interesting carnivorous curiosities to bright, cheery blooms, there are plenty of water-loving plants ready to ...

Enhance your garden with a backyard wildlife pond. Learn how to build a backyard pond and get tips for pond plants and wildlife pond-edging ideas. Having a water source, especially a pond, on your ...

In nature, things are often connected in surprising ways, according to the book “Still Waters.” Bass affect how much fruit grow on the plants around the ponds they live in. In order to learn more ...

Wondering how to make your garden bee- and wildlife-friendly without letting it turn into a wilderness? You're not alone. As pollinator numbers fall and habitats disappear, more gardeners are asking ...

MOUNT PLEASANT — When James McKee became president of his community’s homeowners association three years ago, he did it for the stormwater ponds. The 13 ponds in Seaside Farms provide protection ...

Debra and Steve Koenig describe the 5 acres that surround their River Hills home in various ways. She calls it a labor of love. He calls it a tremendous amount of work. They both say it’s central to ...

This fall, five turtles poked their snouts into the same waters of the University of Chicago’s Botany Pond that they once called home. While their surroundings might have seemed familiar, the nearly ...