One of the most understated aspects of the landscape is the many uses of fountains. Fountains have been used since ancient times. The types of fountains and the context of uses in the landscape can be ...

From gentle trickles to bird-friendly basins, here’s how garden fountains are bringing calm vibes—and smoke-free comfort—to outdoor gatherings. If you haven’t heard of the term sparden or spa-den yet, ...

The sound of splashing water or a babbling brook is calming for many people. When you’re not hard at work making your garden gorgeous, it’s a place for you to relax and enjoy nature’s beauty. Add a ...

Subcontractors: Dan Lepore and Sons (Masonry); Duffield Associates (Soil and Concrete Testing); ECS Mid-Atlantic (3rd Party Testing); Integrated Conservation Resources (Conservator); Irrigation ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Often associated with palatial landscapes and manor homes, ...

Once upon a time—and not so long ago as all that—if you planned on splashing water around in a decorative manner, you were expected to provide a basin in which the water could be collected afterward.

Greenwood Gardens: The century-old fountain tells a story not just of water and stone – but of “grandeur revived.” ...

ALTON — After months of inoperation, the city’s fountains are slowly returning to the local landscape and residents should once again start seeing and hearing the flow of water across town. “We ...