Some call the small, self-contained bodies of water koi ponds, backyard water gardens or yard ponds. They’re indicative of a homeowner’s desire to make the dream of a peaceful and inspiring fish ...

Take out the noise from the passing cars, add an oasis for local wildlife and put the worries of the day behind. Installing a garden pond, either large or small, can add depth to your backyard, in ...

You can hear Kathy and Ray McKinnon’s backyard before you can see it. But it won’t take long for those strolling past their Melrose Highlands home to be invited to admire their koi pond—or as Ray ...

The typical cost to build a koi pond ranges from $450 to $100,000, with a national average cost of $14,000. The main factors that affect koi pond cost include the pond size and shape, excavation, ...

When Ann and Glen Gage downsized from their expansive home and garden in Switzerland to a San Francisco townhouse, one of the things they missed most was the koi pond they’d built and tended for years ...

If you live in a colder climate, you may wonder what to do with your pond fish when your backyard oasis is at risk of freezing solid. Fortunately, with the right conditions and preparation, many types ...

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 ...

Christina M. Eddleston, of Ware, enjoys eating and sitting on her deck, overlooking a pond, often just relaxing with a cup of coffee. “Just sitting watching the fish is peaceful and enjoyable,” she ...