Q: I’ve been trying to convince my husband to build a small garden pond that has a waterfall. He says it’s too hard and talks about all the challenges. What does it take to build one? A: Let’s assume ...

Nothing makes a garden seem cooler on a hot summer day than the sight and sound of water in the landscape. Fountains, ponds and aquatic gardens of all styles and sizes make wonderful additions to the ...

Chances are your garden is filled with plants, flowers, and maybe even vegetables or perennial herbs. But have you ever considered incorporating a rock garden into your outdoor oasis? A rockery has ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

When the BBC's Katherine Latham made a pond with just a plant pot, some rocks and a few native pond plants, she was amazed at the speed wildlife moved in. "I hope we get frogs and newts, and animals ...

Front yard rock landscaping ideas should always segue harmoniously with the architecture of your home, as well as the local surroundings and climate. Whether you prefer a contemporary or traditional ...

Her yard will be one of 16 in Western Massachusetts and Northern Connecticut on the club’s 20th annual Pond Tour on July 13 and 14. The self-guided tour, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days, will be ...

Since we live in a multicultural place with a great variety of climatic and geographic expressions, we can create almost anything in our gardens. Orchids, bromeliads and other epiphytes and ...