Ilex or Holly are some of the best, most robust shrubs and trees for gardeners with cold winters. These high performing, low maintenance shrubs tend to be very deer resistant and able to withstand ...

Q: I have seen a tree with very heavy, small red berries. It reminds me of the Florida holly weed or Brazilian pepper tree that we had in Broward County. But, I heard it doesn't grow here in North ...

The holly species range from 400-600 different varieties of flowering plants. They are evergreen or deciduous trees, shrubs and climbers. They grow best in temperate zones and are of the ...

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 ...

Q: I have a very large holly tree (about 25 feet tall) in my back yard. Whenever I prune it (usually in February or March), the new growth, rather than spreading out and filling in the tree, grows ...

Two months out of the year, there is nothing better than a house decorated during the holiday season with fresh clippings of English holly. Wreaths, tabletop centerpieces and even just a simple bunch ...

Nature expert Jack Morley explains holly’s connection to Christmas and why it’s an important plant for Irish wildlife.

GENEVA, Ohio — In the northeast corner of Ohio, Paul Hanslik found his niche. He grows holly trees. Lots and lots of holly trees. "We have about fifty species of holly. Anything that can be grown in ...

THERE are many plants associated with the myths of Christmas but few have such a long and varied history like the venerable holly tree does, unless of course you are a gardener who has the unlucky ...

A type of holly tree in Brazil that was believed to be extinct was rediscovered after 186 years. An organization called Re:wild said it was one of their "top 25 most wanted lost species." The ...

I have a question about holiday decorations and symbols of the season. It’' a question that's bothered me for many years and the lack of suitable answers leads me to one inescapable conclusion.