The Blue Iris lends its beauty to any pond.

You're never too young to enjoy a pond.

Using consistent colors in landscaping helps to tie the pond in with surrounding landscape.

Children and pets alike welcome a dip in the pond on a hot summer day.

Ponds provide fun and fantasy for children of all ages.

Small pondside campfires set the stage for a special summer evening.

Dragonflies stake territorial claim on water gardens.

Koi glide between sprouts of parrot’s feather, providing contrast in color.

Pond owners can enjoy the beauty of their water garden from the shelter of their gazebo.

Sounds of running water beckon children to linger and play.

An island in the pond creates a focal point of plants.

Koi are easy to view and enjoy from a deck-side seat.

A frenzy of koi congregates to snatch up every last morsel of fish food.

The expanse of pond with a quaint shed in the background provides increased visual interest.

Creative use of lighting changes the mood of a stream at night.

Small water gardens pack just as much visual punch as larger ponds.

Water lettuce provides texture and color to a cool blue pond.

Solitary seating creates a comfortable reading nook for lazy summer days.

Seating areas near the pond ensure many hours of outdoor enjoyment.

Outdoor living spaces allow for greater time spent ‘round the pond.

A combination of lotuses and water lilies provides an unbeatable combination for a water garden.

This lucky frog finds comfort from the sun under the shade of a lily leaf.

Koi are human friendly creatures, taking food straight from the hand.

This frog nestles into a patch of water hyacinth for shelter and safety.

Green landscaping with a variety of textures reflects a Japanese-style garden.

Azaleas planted along the perimeter of the pond provide color and interest in the spring.

The setting sun casts a hypnotizing glow on the pond.

Creative use of lighting changes the mood of a waterfall at night.