Holly plants such as the Christmas holly are beautiful shrubs that make excellent mixed borders, hedges, and foundation plantings. They also look striking as a stand-alone specimen. People often ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's hard to resist the allure of flowers for making our yards gorgeous during summer — but focusing solely on blooms can make our outdoor ...

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 ...

Just because the boom months of garden growing season are over, it doesn't mean there aren't trees, bushes, and flowers you should plant in the fall for a little prolonged beauty. With the right ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Plant tags are packed with important details, from hardiness zones to light requirements. Learn how to read them so you can ...

Have a Holly Jolly Christmas this year. Holly has been used to celebrate Christmas for as long as I can remember. It can be used as a garland on your tree or strung on your front porch along with some ...

The No. 1 question people ask me about holly is “why doesn’t my holly have red berries?” It seems like everyone that plants holly, myself included, do so because they want the red berries. I can see ...

While some species of holly are slower growers, if you choose the right variety, you can expect fast growth. McConnell recommends Emerald Colonnade holly, which can grow up to 12 feet tall and offers ...