It may not look like much is going on in a winter garden, but there's a lot going on behind the scenes. Prune these plants in ...

Like the song says, it’s time for mistletoe and holly. The holly tree has been a winter favorite throughout human history, but the genus, which includes hundreds of species, goes back much further ...

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

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.

Fresh cuttings add an elegant touch to holiday decor. Ask permission before taking greenery from a neighbor's yard for ...

Recently our new neighbor gave Mary Alice a bouquet of American holly to use in decorating our home for Christmas. The American holly became known as the Christmas bush due to its history in ancient ...

More than 30 apple trees persist on The Purchase at the national park. They're more than 125 years old, and their DNA is ...

What old December’s bareness everywhere! William Shakespeare, summing up December in his Sonnet 97, seems have failed to see ...

If you love adding fresh foliage to your outdoor holiday decor, here are just a few hardy plants that you can cut and use to ...

Very cold temperatures have forced plant materials into dormancy. That does not mean the end of gardening. During the dormant period is a good time for some pruning.

Most Christmas trees in Eastern North Carolina travel hundreds of miles before lighting up a living room. Our state holds a ...

While most varieties of Japanese maples grow only 6 to 12 inches a year, pruning helps maintain their shape and keep them healthy. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing branches to improve airflow and ...