Have a holly, jolly backyard with American holly. Plant perks include evergreen foliage and red berries in winter that birds love to eat.

Learn how to grow holly trees and bushes for income or decoration to add visual interest to any property. “The mistletoe hung in the castle hall, / The holly branch shone on the old oak wall; / The ...

"Deck the halls with boughs of holly," a song familiar to many during this season. The holidays remind everyone about holly, with miniature holly plants, or holly in decorations. However, if you are ...

Liven up cold-season gardens and homes with a gorgeous winterberry bush. The berries are a favorite of hungry winter birds.

Dear Roger: I want to grow a windbreak and hedge from holly berries but don't have much luck with them. I assume the berries’ seeds are viable because two plants have voluntarily grown. But none that ...

The plant blooms from early summer to early fall with the most profuse number of flowers in mid-summer. With a long tap root (it’s a member of the carrot family!), it’s drought-tolerant and actually ...

We all recognize holly as a classic symbol of the holidays. What many people don’t know is that it’s easy to grow. Choose the right type of holly, Ilex, and you can enjoy festive berries in your ...

Q.: Our holly bushes are really big and seem a little out of control but we sure do not want to loose them. Is now a good time to trim them and how far back should we trim? Robert Gizowski, Freeland A ...

Gardens can often look a little tired and unloved in the winter months, especially when there’s a lack of colour outside. However, with good planning and a careful choice of plants, gardeners can have ...

I get a lot of questions this time of year. It is clear people have too much non-gardening time on their hands and are starting to miss outdoor planting. We have a way to go, alas. Anyhow, one reader ...

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