Experiment with small backyard pool ideas to not only increase the functionality of this compact space but to also add a touch of aesthetics to it. And, if you are clever about it, you shouldn't have ...

Having your own backyard pool can be possible even if you don't have tons of outdoor space to play with. From cocktail pools to lap pools, plunge pools to swim spas – there are all kinds of styles ...

A small pond lush with aquatic plants and colorful goldfish is a welcoming oasis in this backyard. (Rick Wetherbee) Water gardens are becoming as essential to outdoor living as shade trees and the ...

A small backyard can often feel limiting. There’s no room for a huge playscape or outdoor kitchen. Throwing backyard parties or installing a huge in-ground pool is probably out, too. Despite these ...

Small garden pond ideas are a valuable addition to plots of any size. Even if you don't have much of a garden, these small ponds can change the way that you – and wildlife – interact with your outdoor ...

Backyards that feature natural pools trade chlorine for plants, don’t need to be closed for winter and may feature kois with names like Cutie. By Lia Picard When Denise Carroll jumps into her pond ...