This private pond is less than 6 feet long and just over 4 feet across. But with its striking stone surround and sparkling ...

Landscaped backyard water features with ponds, waterfalls and aquatic plants are becoming increasingly popular as homeowners crave a place to relax.

Learn how to build your own outdoor pond as we construct one in two days.

Landscapers compete in a waterfall building conference Monday at Aqualand in St. Charles during a three-day Pondamonium conference about ponds, plunge pools and other water features.

Q. I’ve been trying to convince my husband to build a small garden pond that has a waterfall for me. He claims it’s too hard and talks about all the challenges. What does it take to ...

Small, pre-formed pond "kits" are available in home centers for about $1,000 to $1,500 and can be installed by do-it-yourselfers who are up to the task of substantial digging.

Adding a waterfall, bridge, fish, plants or landscaping can also increase the price, says Ketterling. He recommends purchasing a pond kit to help control the cost of building the pond.

Homeowners Janice and Frank Callison have created a one-of-a-kind garden pond and waterfall at their home in Spartanburg.

I've become obsessed with installing a small pond for a water garden and a (perhaps connected?) waterfall or disappearing fountain in my Bed-Stuy backyard.

The sound of water gently lapping or cascading down a waterfall is soothing to your soul and it doesn't have to be big to make a difference. Building a pond is a relaxing feature to add to your ...

If you can spit into your neighbor's yard from your back porch — not that you would, of course — you probably live in a Florida subdivision.