Emma Callahan

Winter-blooming hellebores bring a quiet kind of magic to North Carolina gardens, pushing up fresh color just as the rest of the landscape settles into …

Backyard birds bring a spark of life to Oregon homes, and many homeowners find joy in turning their spaces into year-round havens for their feathered …

California gardeners know the power of scent to turn an ordinary day around. A single brush against fragrant leaves or a breeze that carries a …

A Florida garden can feel like a slice of paradise, and butterflies only make it better. Their bright wings drift through the air like living …

Washington gardens come alive when cottage-style plants take center stage. Soft blooms, wandering vines, and old-fashioned charm blend with misty mornings and cool breezes as …

Michigan gardens face a constant shuffle of moods, from chilly spring mornings to hot midsummer afternoons, yet some perennials handle it all as if built …

A quiet Georgia yard can fool anyone into thinking nothing stirs after dark, yet an opossum can slip in like a thief in the night. …

December in Georgia brings cooler temperatures and a chance to prepare your garden for the season ahead. While most gardeners focus on mulching and pruning, …

Coyote activity has become a growing part of daily life in many Illinois neighborhoods, slipping into backyards with the quiet confidence of animals that adapt …

Winter might quiet the landscape, but Alabama holds a few surprises that refuse to fade into the background. While many gardens across the country rest …

I still remember the first time I divided a perennial and felt like I’d pulled off a magic trick. One plant became two, then four, …

Wyoming homeowners are proving that a beautiful garden can bloom even in places where water runs scarce. Across the state, yards that once seemed too …

I used to think my houseplants would tough it out through dry air, but winter proved me wrong. One by one, their leaves crisped at …

California homes shine bright during the holidays, and many families count on one simple trick to keep their Christmas tree looking fresh long after the …

Georgia homes glow with a special kind of charm as cool weather settles in, and many homeowners turn to creative plant styling to warm up …

December in Kentucky brings frosty mornings and icy nights that can turn even the sturdiest outdoor pots into cracked casualties. Cold temperatures creep into clay …

I’ve always loved the idea of bringing a slice of the tropics indoors, and creating an indoor orchid jungle does exactly that. I start by …

When freezing nights hit Nevada, one simple oversight can turn a small problem into a costly headache. Garden hoses left outside transform into icy traps …

December frost can strike Georgia fruit trees hard, leaving buds and branches vulnerable when the cold bites. Gardeners know that a sudden freeze can undo …

Amaryllis steps into Texas entryways this winter like a star ready for the spotlight. Its towering stems and bold blooms turn plain doorsteps into showstoppers, …

Winter always puts me on my toes with houseplants, and I learned the hard way that one simple mistake can bring them to their knees. …

Denver’s dry winter air can play tricks on even the healthiest houseplants, and pests often slip in long before anyone notices. Tiny insects hide under …

Christmas decorations across Louisiana have taken a fresh turn, and the shift is hard to miss. Bright, long-lasting Christmas cactus blooms are popping up on …

Louisiana yards are facing a sneaky troublemaker that slips in quietly and spreads faster than most homeowners expect. At first glance it can look like …

I’ve always admired the shrubs that refuse to throw in the towel when winter rolls in. While the rest of the garden goes quiet, these …

Cyclamen bring a welcome pop of color to Florida homes during the holidays, but many of them start drooping long before the season is over. …

As Thanksgiving draws near in Minnesota, the cold starts to bite a little harder, and outdoor pots feel the chill before anyone else. Many families …

I’ve always believed a garden should feel like your own little hideaway, and nothing builds that sense of privacy faster than the right shrubs. Over …

California garages end up being cozy hideouts for birds more often than you’d expect, and I’ve opened a door to a surprise nest more than …

Winter caterpillars can turn California gardens into a buffet, but some gardeners have found a clever way to tip the scales. Certain flowering plants act …

Something that looks like an ordinary bird nest in a South Carolina tree can stop you in your tracks once you take a closer look. …

Warm winter air is sweeping through Atlanta, and real Christmas trees are feeling the heat. Trees that should stay fresh for weeks start drying out …

Christmas tree season is hitting a rough patch in Oregon, and the ripple effect is reaching families across the Northwest. I’ve seen how quickly holiday …

I’ve always loved a good garden experiment, and growing date plants at home became one of those ideas that stuck like a charm. Over time …

As fall settles across Kentucky and leaves begin to pile up, yards can shift from tidy to cluttered almost overnight. What looks like a harmless …

I used to toss citrus peels into the trash without a second thought, never imagining they could do more than smell good for a moment. …

Some plants in Colorado look harmless at first glance, yet they cause more trouble than most homeowners realize. These weeds spread fast, drain moisture from …

Bees used to drift through Kansas gardens like tiny workers on a steady schedule, but in many towns their familiar buzz has grown faint. Some …

Some creatures in Utah blend into daily life until they turn up in a garden bed or slip into a quiet corner of a porch. …

I used to think partial shade was where good plants went to struggle, until I started paying attention to the spots in my yard that …

Bucket gardens often turn small North Carolina spaces into surprising little food hubs. A few sturdy containers, some good soil, and the right vegetables can …

November has a way of sneaking up on Maryland yards, turning bright fall colors into bare branches almost overnight. The shift can feel sudden, but …

If your Christmas cactus stays stubbornly green in December, you’re probably not doing anything “wrong” with watering or soil at all. In most cases, the …

A friend once set her new ZZ plant on a bright windowsill, sure it would enjoy the sun and start growing fast. Instead, the leaves …

A splash of pink can brighten any yard, and one hardy shrub is sweeping across Missouri gardens like a quiet favorite that suddenly takes center …

Some trees look harmless from a distance, but a few can bring more headaches than shade to Virginia yards. Their roots spread like troublemakers underground, …

Arizona’s booming cities are not just drawing new residents but a whole cast of wild animals that have learned to thrive right alongside the hustle …

Rosemary has a way of turning heads long before it ends up in a recipe. Across Pennsylvania, homeowners tuck this hardy herb by the front …

Yellow spots, curled edges, drooping stems—your houseplants are talking, and their leaves are the first to speak up. These signs usually point to stress, and …

Looking to add a splash of bold, beautiful color to your garden without the high maintenance? Our gardener swears by these 20 purple flowering ground …