Q: My hybrid holly has a decent crop of berries this winter, which was a pleasant surprise since it didn’t berry well in prior years. I don’t think I did anything different this year in terms of care.

While some might think of gardening as an activity for just the warmer months, experienced gardeners and plant lovers ...

When it comes to versatile, low-maintenance plants that provide year-round beauty, hollies stand out as a quintessential choice for Southern gardens. These evergreen shrubs and trees offer glossy ...

Continuing our weekly winter wildlife reviews, I wanted to switch over to the botanical side of things because, yes, plants are wildlife, too. As many of you may have observed, however, winter in Ohio ...

Red and green are synonymous with decorating during the holiday season — and that’s partly because nature is awash in those colors this time of year. No group of plants exemplifies this better than ...

Hollies are a common symbol of the Christmas season and a bright spot in the winter landscape. Many varieties have bright red berries, and the foliage is often used in wreaths and flower arrangements.

Green holly with red berries adorns many holiday cards and wreaths, a legacy of ancient celebrations in northern Europe. The classic English holly (Ilex aquifolium), native to England and other areas ...

Our custom of using holly at the yule time reportedly originates from its use in the Roman Saturnalia celebrations in December during the winter solstice, with gift-giving and work-free holidays. And ...