You may have read December’s article about the kinds of hollies we associate with the holidays. These are shrubs or trees that generally have sizeable glossy leaves, often with prickly points. These ...

Yaupon holly is probably best known these days for its use as an ornamental evergreen in the landscape. The shrub is a native of the southeastern United States, and it grows in most southern states in ...

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 ...

Shrubs serve many functions in the landscape. They provide the transition between shade trees and the lawn or other ground covers, and they provide the same transition between the house and lawn.

Shrubs planted around a house foundation serve several functions in the landscape. Not only do they cover the slab or concrete block foundation, the plants also soften the sharp edge between the lawn ...

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.

It is a good time to plant shrubs. When selecting shrubs for the landscape, pick the right size to fit the location where you are placing it. The size considered needs to be the final size, not the ...

There has been lots of discussion about the damage to plants from the Valentine’s Week Freeze. Among the plants subjected to the most damage were xylosma, oleander, boxwood, Japanese plum (loquat), ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Native yaupon holly berries last into spring. You may have read December’s article about the kinds of hollies we associate with ...