We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Apart from the environmental benefits of adding a pond to your garden, the magical pairing of plants and water creates a sweet haven of ...

Koi ponds have a way of creating instant calm—from the sound of the water to the way the fish move, the experience is a Zen escape. “A koi pond adds magic,” said Janice Parker of Janice Parker ...

Lotus flowers are some of the most sophisticated pond plants you can grow. Sitting upon the water surface with soft petals, they have the ability to bring an instant feeling of calm to the backyard.

Which is antithetical to the inherently good-natured, friendly fish. But as Phil Goulding perches on the cold stones by the side of his backyard koi pond, his beloved shimmering beauties aren’t ...