You can transform your garden into a handmade, personality-infused oasis using only refreshingly simple, inexpensive materials. In Handmade Garden Projects (Timber Press, 2012), Lorene Edwards Forkner ...

Learn where to put it, what to fill it with, and how to keep it healthy. Olivia Young is a writer, fact checker, and green living expert passionate about tiny living, climate advocacy, and all things ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's something special about having a water feature in the garden. They can create a calming atmosphere, an interesting focal point, and ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

If you're looking for ways to attract birds to your yard, having a clean water source is essential, but classic birdbaths aren't for everyone. Some people have yards that are simply too small to ...

One of the problems that traditional bird baths and outdoor water features have is that bees and other small pollinators try to perch on the sides, but they can’t balance on steep edges. Too often, ...

I like to dream big. Maybe you do, too. But I’m also a realist with a clear idea of my garden’s current maintenance needs, the hours I have available to satisfy those needs, and not least of all, how ...

Adding a birdbath is one hack to get birds to flock to your yard, but then you have the issue of maintenance, such as regularly cleaning and refilling the basin. If you're looking for an alternative ...

You work hard to make your backyard inviting, then spend every warm evening slapping at your ankles. The surprise is that one decorative feature, a small water element that looks harmless, can quietly ...