Almost every rainbow shade is represented in the blossoms of modern-day water lilies, which range in size from 3” to 12” inches in diameter. Thus, no home gardener, whether his pool is of good size or only a tub garden in a bit of sunny space, need be denied the pleasure of enjoying one or … Read more
Limited space need not deter you from having a water garden. Visitors who admire the magnificent display of tropical waterlilies at the Missouri Botanical Garden often express their enthusiasm for these exotic aquatics and wish they could grow them in their back yards. Anyone can grow and enjoy waterlilies even in a small plot where … Read more
Outdoor living at “Madylone,” our home on a rocky, wooded hillside in northern New Jersey, centers around a waterfall and falls-room, both of which my wife and I constructed. The falls room has five large screened openings, catches every summer breeze, and is half-submerged in the hillside. Together with proximity to our waterfalls, these factors … Read more
Water features in the garden are beautiful as well as calming and peaceful. Including a fountain in your garden landscape is one of the best ways of adding a little beauty to your yard and attracting butterflies and birds. If you have been dreaming of making your own garden fountain, now is the time to … Read more