Topic: Hartley Greenhouse

A small water feature makes a big impact with the right plants

The plants make all the difference in this attractive water feature.

Creative ideas for water gardens

Five new and exciting ideas for creative water gardens.

Five great ideas from water garden designers

Ideas from professional designers that you can use to create your own water garden or water feature.

Big ideas for small, money-saving water features

Here are three examples of not-so-big water features that can make a big impact in your yard but carry a small price tag.

Water features play starring role at indoor garden shows

When you attend an indoor garden show this winter, notice how people react to the water features and water gardens. Water can play a starring role in your garden, too.

Planning a water garden is worth it

Garden planning isn't always simple, especially when waterfalls, water features, and water gardens are involved. But the payback -- beauty, peacefulness, liveliness -- makes it all worthwhile.

Unusual gifts for water gardeners

A water gardener compiles a wish list of practical gifts she'd love to receive.

Solutions for four common water garden problems

Complaints from owners of water gardens tend to fall into four categories. Here are some solutions.

Go ahead, build that water garden under trees

Water gardens and shade don't mix -- or do they? When to ignore the advice about putting a water feature under trees.

Great ponds and other good water gardening ideas

Water gardening ideas that anyone can use.

Two versatile water gardens

Water gardens can be versatile and easy-care. A contemporary water oasis and a series of babbling streams show off water’s many garden uses.

Whimsical cube is a creative, watery garden folly

A creative, watery 'cube' at the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show combines outdoor living room and modern garden folly to create a whimsical retreat.

Plants that fight algae in the water garden

When the water garden turns green in spring, how to fight that algae? These plants will help.

Gray water in the garden: Economical and ecofriendly

Using gray water in the garden is ecofriendly and economical, more gardeners are learning.

Permeable paving: Good for the environment and your landscape

Less runoff, replenished groundwater levels, and tax savings are a few of the reasons why your home needs permeable paving.

Five tips for creating natural-looking waterfalls

Most gardens are enhanced by waterfalls, but you want them to look natural. Here are five tips to show you how.

Seeing water in the garden as Monet did

A trip to France to visit Monet's waterlily paintings reveals the reflective power of water in the garden.

Annuals and perennials that attract birds to your yard

Choosing your perennial and annual flowers wisely will keep birds coming back for more.

A bird-friendly garden needs good shrubs

When you want birds in your bushes, make sure you choose the right shrubs.

How to choose trees that will encourage birds to hang around your yard

Encourage birds to stick around the yard with bird-friendly trees such as birches.

These native plants attract birds to your winter garden

Water and a plethora of native shrubs and trees will encourage birds to make their home in your yard this winter.

Lessons from a Tuscan garden

Landscaping lessons in using water from a garden in a tiny hill town in Tuscany.

Warm, waterproof garden gloves – really

What every container garden needs – pot feet

Pot feet – made from many creative materials – have a number of benefits for container gardens.

How to place rocks around water gardens

Take a cue from nature when landscaping with rocks and boulders around backyard ponds and water gardens.