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 ...

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, ...

Backyard fountains add a soothing water element and a decorative feature or focal point to your outdoor space that will make it feel more enjoyable to use. Whether you choose to build a simple DIY ...

The lavish pool, complete with swim-up bar, borders the patio of a master bedroom retreat. It’s a serene space, great for a morning cup of coffee or an evening view of the valley. Inside, a projector ...

“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 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, ...

KENNETT SQUARE — At Longwood Gardens’ newly restored fountain gardens, the water will spin, spiral and shoot 175 feet in the air. The fountains will be illuminated by 1,400 LED lights with infinite ...