Age-old holiday traditions may have holly and ivy ushering in the festivities. Still, if you pay attention to the lyrics of ...

If you take hardwood cuttings from this Christmassy native tree in December, you'll have hardy saplings ready for planting in ...

Sue Hunter works year-round to grow up to 20,000 hollies at her nursery near Felton, York County. This time of year is ...

Holiday-themed houseplants such as poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) and amaryllis (Amaryllis spp.) are often given as a ...

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While some might think of gardening as an activity for just the warmer months, experienced gardeners and plant lovers recognize that gardens and landscapes have something to offer in all four seasons.

I love a good holly tree. Especially as the woods around me begin to senesce and undress (as is their autumnal wont), I find ...

On a warm and sunny late-September afternoon, I stood in the middle of a new meadow. It was a treed lot just three years ago, and then the owners cleared the lot for building a home, which never ...

Many of us like to enjoy our patios year-round, but if you want to keep some privacy, make sure you have some of these vines, shrubs, and trees around.

As December settles in and homes begin to glow with seasonal decorations, few plants are as instantly recognizable as holly.

A guide to seven native plants to propagate in December, including expert tips for taking hardwood cuttings of the trees and ...

Mary Lee Minor gathered boughs of holly from friends and explores the plant's historical connection to Christmas.