Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...

Every single year, my garden is filled with confused frogs and toads looking for somewhere to rest. Finally, I decided to do something about it and build a mini pond for all my watery critters to ...

If you’re ready to bring nature into your own backyard, here are some quick tips to create an enchanting dragonfly garden on a budget. These tips come from Wisconsin dragonfly expert and entomologist ...

Wanita Wright’s backyard pond near Central and 143rd East will be on the Kansas Pond Society’s Water Garden Tour June 18-19. The pond was made by Wright and her late husband by converting the pool and ...

A small frog perches on the leaf of a waterlily growing in a pond. - Natalyamatveeva/Getty Images For most DIYers, watching videos of extreme backyard makeovers on social media — where gardening ...

Learn how to clear murky pond water with silt or clay runoff and consider adding a small pond where water can collect before entering the main pond. My home is serviced with water from a pond. It goes ...

The Kansas Pond Society tour features 14 gardens, including Botanica and 10 homes. DIY projects like the Hegers’ pond showcase affordable, hands-on landscaping efforts. Tickets cost $10 per carload ...