There are tons of benefits to building out your yard and gardens to attract birds: they help control insect populations, tamp down weed growth, pollinate flowers, and above all else? They're beautiful ...

Holly tree with red berries in snow - Nataliia Zhekova/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Evergreen hollies provide lush shades of green year-round, which is ...

In the late 1950s, Mrs. F. Leighton Meserve developed the Ilex x meserveae hybrids from the parents of Ilex rugosa (prostrate holly) and Ilex aquifolium (English holly). For her work she received the ...

Q: I wonder if you could help us. We have two holly bushes in our front garden (western exposure) and they seem to be afflicted with a parasite or maybe a fungus (see reader's photo). Are you able to ...

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 ...