This image provided by the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center shows a berry-bearing branch of a Native American Holly (Ilex opaca) at the Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin, Texas. (Andy ...

No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers. But are they growing in your garden? There are hundreds of holly species ...

Stroll through a park or nature preserve, your neighborhood or even just around your yard and keep your eyes open for berries. Then say happy holidays to Ilex, the family that brings us so many ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's hard to resist the allure of flowers for making our yards gorgeous during summer — but focusing solely on blooms can make our outdoor ...

Q: I have a very large holly tree (about 25 feet tall) in my back yard. Whenever I prune it (usually in February or March), the new growth, rather than spreading out and filling in the tree, grows ...