A snow-covered branch of wild American holly, thriving in the understory of a patch of woods in Anne Arundel County, Md. (Photo by T. F. Sayles) As I walked through a tiny wooded trail near my home, I ...

English holly may look almost identical to mild-mannered American holly, but this invasive plant is a whole lot more aggressive than you might expect.

I just love the American holly that lives at our house. It constantly brings pleasure and nourishment to our lives, to the garden, and to the land around us. This lovely tree is home to a pair of ...

Continuing our weekly winter wildlife reviews, I wanted to switch over to the botanical side of things because, yes, plants are wildlife, too. As many of you may have observed, however, winter in Ohio ...

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.

Holly tree with red berries in snow - Nataliia Zhekova/Shutterstock It's hard to resist the allure of flowers for making our yards gorgeous during summer — but focusing solely on blooms can make our ...

I find it challenging to keep the landscape vibrant and colorful during winter, but incorporating plants with vibrant berries can add a pop of color to the winter scenery. The Savannah holly, which is ...

As I walked through a tiny wooded trail near my home, I tried to tread softly so I could spy any birds or mammals remaining for the winter. It was impossible as my feet crunched on the crisp orange, ...