With so many different holly cultivars and holly look-alikes, at least one is bound to work in your garden. Here are 15 ...

As I was shoveling last week’s snow, the Christmas carol “The Holly and the Ivy” got stuck in my head. I think it started when I startled several birds out of our English holly bush along the walk. It ...

Find out how and when to prune holly bushes of all types to keep them looking their best. Holly plants range from petite shrubs to lofty trees, and some are evergreen while others are deciduous.

We have a holly tree growing in our garden for at least 20 years. In 2024, for the first time, in October, it produced red berries. These berries have remained on the tree, untouched by birds and now ...

When one thinks of pruning, the vision that provides motivation is one of our gangly, oversized and/or misplaced trees and shrubs neatly trimmed, thriving, and just the right size. You know, the size ...

Immortalized in carols such as “The Holly and the Ivy,” holly is a traditional symbol of Christmas and the entire winter season. There are many traditions and myths surrounding holly. Here are a few: ...

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