Q. Do all holly bushes have berries? — Julie, Goshen. A. Unlike most plants, which are capable of self-fertilization and setting fruit or seed all by themselves, dioecious plants are different, ...

Dear Roger: I want to grow a windbreak and hedge from holly berries but don't have much luck with them. I assume the berries’ seeds are viable because two plants have voluntarily grown. But none that ...

Holly comes to the forefront of the landscape at this time of the year because its berries are bright – usually, but not always, red – when the rest of the landscape is green, at best, or drab. Among ...

Deck the halls with boughs of ... winterberry. Granted, the meter’s a little off, but that’s what Ohio gardeners who seek an easy-to-grow member of the holly family should try singing. Classic English ...

Q: This year I had no berries on my holly bush; I thought the reason was that the female had been severely eaten by the deer (they did not touch my marigolds — thanks!). I mentioned the lack of ...

The glossy "holly-shaped" leaves and ruby red berries of English holly have brought a bough of cheer into a multitude of homes. But hollies are also classic winners in the outdoor landscape. Their ...

If you're seeking something that will attract birds and look attractive in your yard, consider adding this versatile ...

What to do this week: Continue cleaning up and raking debris from lawns and flower beds. Pull mulch back from the trunks of shrubs and trees and from emerging bulb and perennial foliage so it is not ...

At our house this week, we're celebrating the Holly Berry Bonanza. As a result of winter's multiple freeze-thaw cycles, last fall's rock-hard holly berries have turned into nice, soft munchies that ...

American holly is an iconic plant associated with winter holiday festivities. Following are questions I have received about its ecology and its connection to Christmas. Q. We experience a backyard ...