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

Besides looking their best, red-twig dogwoods are also incredibly frost-resistant and will even do just fine under a blanket ...

Leaving aside its decorative appeal, holly had other uses too – fresh young holly growth was used as fodder for cattle and ...

Attract birds to your garden with colourful berry-bearing varieties that will keep them fed through the cold winter months ...

Winter doesn’t have to mean a dull, lifeless yard—even though so many landscapes slip into a sleepy gray slump the moment ...

A bark mix lets excess water drain away quickly and allows air to reach the roots, which will prevent root rot.

Pruning is usually thought of as a fall activity. However, the rules are a little different for evergreens. You have to be ...

Recently, as I walked by my eastern bluestar, its leafy stems softly brushed my hand. A tender moment in the mostly dormant ...

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If you’re looking for a plant that thrives in Austin’s unpredictable climate, supports local wildlife, and even brews into a caffeinated tea—meet Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria), a native gem that’s as ...