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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

Right up there with Christmas trees and mistletoe, hollies are the plants most closely connected with any holiday on the American calendar. After all, Bing Crosby sings "The Holly and the Ivy," not ...

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 ...