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 planted around a house foundation serve several functions in the landscape. Not only do they cover the slab or concrete block foundation, the plants also soften the sharp edge between the 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 ...

We have a privacy hedge behind our garage that is planted with variegated privet. The leaves are covered with a black substance, constantly falling off, and privacy is nonexistent. My neighbors ...

Response- In my neighborhood, the deer pass up both dwarf yaupon holly and dwarf Chinese holly. Dwarf yaupon holly forms a tight globe-shaped crown that may eventually reach five feet on good soils, ...

If you’re considering planting a hedge, now is a great time to do it. Hedges are a row of shrubs or small trees. They can grow to be only a few feet tall or as high as 15 feet. The shrubs may be ...

Yaupon holly is probably best known these days for its use as an ornamental evergreen in the landscape. The shrub is a native of the southeastern United States, and it grows in most southern states in ...

Hedges are a common part of landscapes, useful for creating privacy, screening unsightly views or establishing a barrier. View full sizeIllustration by Kenneth Harrison / The Times-Picayune They are ...