Callista Fenn

Garden designers sometimes claim shade means no color, but The New York Botanical Garden proves that idea wrong, showing how thoughtful plant choices can turn …

Scientists at the Missouri Botanical Garden continued their tradition of botanical discovery in 2025, identifying a remarkable array of new plant species from around the …

Texas gardens are bursting with personality this year—and one color scheme keeps stealing the spotlight. Homeowners and designers alike are steering away from washed‑out palettes …

Texas backyards demand plants that can stand up to heat, sun, and occasional drought without demanding constant attention. The right choices turn ordinary yards into …

Milkweed isn’t just another pretty plant—it’s a lifeline for California gardens. Native to the state, it supports monarch butterflies at every stage of their life …

Colorado homeowners are jumping on landscaping trends faster than mountain snow melts, yet not every popular idea ages gracefully. Bold designs, exotic plants, or hardscape …

In Virginia gardens, winter may seem like a quiet season, yet it holds secret power for shrubs. Proper pruning now sets the stage for bursts …

Florida landscapes thrive on bold design, and the best garden beds prove it at a glance. Flat lawns fade into the background, while layered beds …

A walk through a North Carolina yard can do more than please the eye. With the right plants, it can stop people in their tracks …

Few things spark tension faster than a neighbor’s shrub creeping across the property line. What starts as a stray branch can feel like a slow …

Walk through a New Jersey woodland this year and you might spot something that looks more like a forest legend than a plant. Pale, waxy, …

Minnesota gardens live on borrowed time. One late frost, early snow, or surprise cold snap can turn a promising season upside down in a heartbeat. …

A Florida backyard can feel like a private escape, yet sometimes it needs one standout feature to steal the show. A fountain does exactly that, …

California gardens thrive on balance, light, and flow, which makes Feng Shui plants a natural fit. With sun, ocean air, and long seasons on their …

Pennsylvania homes greet the New Year with quiet rituals, hopeful plans, and a touch of green placed just right. Lucky houseplants carry more than leaves …

In Connecticut, a fallen tree can turn a calm day upside down in seconds. One loud crack, one heavy thud, and suddenly a quiet yard …

Georgia landscapes demand smart choices, and trees sit at the top of that list. Between humid summers, mild winters, and sudden storms, not every option …

Florida gardens thrive on warmth, so when cold nights slip in, plants often send quiet distress signals before real damage shows. Leaves change tone, growth …

Texas gardens reward toughness, not babysitting. With heat that bakes soil and summers that show no mercy, high-maintenance landscapes wear thin fast. Smart design flips …

Ohio yards can throw curveballs—clay soil that clings like gum, weeds that charge like cavalry, and chores that pile up faster than fall leaves. Savvy …

In North Carolina, a simple pair of pruners can carry more weight than most neighbors expect. Shrub branches creep across property lines, brush windows, block …

Colorado backyards become wildlife highways when black bears roam through neighborhoods searching for food and shelter. These powerful animals leave behind clues that tell the …

Virginia’s neighborhoods tell their stories from the curb. One quick spin through Google Maps and every street starts speaking in accents of boxwoods, brick paths, …

Georgia’s warm climate and diverse ecosystems make it a perfect home for countless wildlife species, from colorful songbirds to busy pollinators like butterflies and bees. …

Nevada yards sit under blazing skies where thirsty grass often loses the battle before summer even knocks. Homeowners are waking up to smarter, leaner landscapes …

Arizona homeowners turn to the zero-water landscape trend as a bold answer to the relentless sun and parched earth. In a state where every drop …

Florida gardens thrive when energy flows as smoothly as a coastal breeze. Feng Shui plants bring more than beauty; they shape mood, balance space, and …

Southern California roses thrive on sun and long seasons, yet bloom power rests on one choice: the cut. A well-timed snip sets the stage for …

A California backyard thrives on rhythm, and nothing sets the beat like moving water. A small fountain can turn a plain patio into a cool …

California yards often chase polish, sparkle, and picture-perfect appeal. Yet behind stone paths, bright lights, and trimmed lawns, trouble can brew for birds, bees, and …

Pennsylvania lawns demand care, yet few homeowners crave sweat and sore backs. Smart residents turn to tools that cut effort and keep yards sharp. Time …

Georgia yards thrive on creativity, not deep pockets. Across the state, gardeners trade hustle for hard cash and still score wins. Fallen branches turn into …

Garden beds across Louisiana no longer inspire blind trust. Rich compost once felt like black gold, yet doubt now creeps in. Home growers pause, sift, …

Every Ohio garden thrives on sharp choices, and tools set the tone. A clean cut can mean vigor, while a rough snip invites trouble. Many …

Cold nights and quiet streets across Washington State bring an unexpected neighbor into view. Owls appear closer to homes this winter, perched on fences, trees, …

Pennsylvania yards hold quiet promise beyond trimmed grass and tidy borders. A simple shift can turn a patch of land into a haven for birds, …

Norfolk pines add calm and height to New York apartments, yet many tilt like they chase the window. One day the trunk stands proud, the …

Georgia orchards thrive when neighbors pull their weight. Fruit trees reward good company with stronger growth, better bloom, and heavier harvests. The right plants at …

Across Wisconsin, backyards can turn quiet or burst with song. The difference rests on choices, not luck or size. When food, cover, and water line …

Colorado winters pull no punches, and trees feel every swing. One day brings bright sun, the next drops temperatures like a trapdoor. Bark expands, contracts, …

California Christmas scenes skip snowdrifts yet sparkle with style. Along walkways, potted evergreens stand like sentinels, tidy, fragrant, and full of cheer. This choice fits …

Echinacea, also called purple coneflower, grows beautifully across Missouri gardens and offers far more than just pretty blooms. This hardy native plant thrives in our …

Late winter holds a quiet advantage for Pennsylvania yards. Cold air rests, branches stand bare, and one smart task sets the stage for a spring …

In Wisconsin winters, pinecones pull their weight. Gathered from snowy paths and quiet woods, they shift from forest floor to holiday spotlight. Gardeners clean them, …

Arizona deserts test every root and leaf, yet one shrub refuses defeat. The creosote bush stands like an old soul, weathered, patient, and tough as …

Across Nebraska fields and backyards, monarchs ride the wind on a knife edge. Their orange sails depend on one plant, and that bond turns yards …

Forsythia stands as one of the most beloved flowering shrubs across Ohio, famous for its explosion of golden-yellow blooms that signal spring’s arrival. What many …

Colorado’s stunning mountain landscapes come with a serious wildfire threat that grows stronger each year. Dry conditions, high winds, and dense forests create the perfect …

Georgia yards often share fences, shade, and extended branches that test patience. One shrub creeps across a line, blocks light, or brushes a roof, and …

Quiet Rhode Island streets sometimes wake to an unexpected sight: wild turkeys strut past mailboxes and size up front yards. One minute feels calm, the …