A native treasure in the Winter garden Holly belongs to the genus Ilex, a diverse group with more than 400 species worldwide.

Few plants evoke winter holidays in the north more dependably than the Christmas holly (Ilex aquifolium).

Discover the diversity of holly plant species and cultivars available for gardens of all sizes. Learn how to use hollies to add year-long texture, contrast, and color to the landscape.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.