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 ...

Holly's big plant family includes hundreds of varieties ranging from 50-foot-tall trees to petite shrubs that stand only a few feet tall. Nearly all variations can be sorted into four basic groups: ...

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 ...

No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers. But are they growing in your garden? There are hundreds of holly species ...

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 ...

Most English holly grown commercially in the U.S. is from Oregon and Washington. It is a quintessential symbol of Christmas but it is also invading some forested areas. Deck them halls and do it, says ...

Most gardeners don't have good things to say about thistles. However, sea holly (Eryngium planum), also called flat sea holly, may change that opinion with its stunning steely-blue thistlelike flower ...