The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Often associated with palatial landscapes and manor homes, ...

From gentle trickles to bird-friendly basins, here’s how garden fountains are bringing calm vibes—and smoke-free comfort—to outdoor gatherings. If you haven’t heard of the term sparden or spa-den yet, ...

The sound of splashing water or a babbling brook is calming for many people. When you’re not hard at work making your garden gorgeous, it’s a place for you to relax and enjoy nature’s beauty. Add a ...

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 ...

Watching birds flap around in your birdbath can be a delight, but cleaning up can be a drag. This alternative water feature ...

“Did you see the Fountain of Youth?” I ask Jessica, the graduate student living with us. She is freshly back from a day trip to St. Augustine, Fla., our country’s oldest city and home to Ponce de Leon ...

Something I truly enjoy when strolling through any garden are surprises, simple unexpected treasures that catch my eye and bring a smile to my face. I come around a corner, or peer down a pathway, or ...

The ceramic artist and designer is represented by the Los Angeles-based gallery, which showcases mainly female artists using material exploration and experimentation to formulate their design-making ...