You may have read December’s article about the kinds of hollies we associate with the holidays. These are shrubs or trees that generally have sizeable glossy leaves, often with prickly points. These ...

Shrubs serve many functions in the landscape. They provide the transition between shade trees and the lawn or other ground covers, and they provide the same transition between the house and lawn.

It is a good time to plant shrubs. When selecting shrubs for the landscape, pick the right size to fit the location where you are placing it. The size considered needs to be the final size, not the ...

Q: Our yaupon holly has been yellowing for the past year or more. Nearby ligustrums and Texas mountain laurels help make this a green fence, but I’m trying to eliminate the yellowing. Adding iron ...

What? No flowers? That’s right. Today’s column features tried-and-true plants that provide basic, no-fuss greenery – and they do it for decades. Once called bread-and-butter plants, they persevere ...

If you’re looking for a plant that thrives in Austin’s unpredictable climate, supports local wildlife, and even brews into a caffeinated tea—meet Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria), a native gem that’s as ...