Q: The leaves on my Diamond Spire gardenias are turning bright yellow before they turn brown and drop off. Another one 6 feet away is doing just fine. Both are in full sun in clay pots. Thanks for any ...

Q: This oak was planted a few years ago. Initially it was diagnosed with sun scald. Despite measures to try to help it, it just seems to be going downhill. When it budded out this spring there was new ...

I’m a holly fanatic, so they’re my preference for shrubs in the shade, and the best ones in your size range include dwarf yaupon, dwarf Chinese, Carissa, and dwarf Burford.

Dear Reader: The best time to trim and reshape any evergreen shrub is late winter, a few weeks before the burst of spring growth. That’s especially important if you’re planning on doing any ...

They plant them where a Willowleaf holly or even a dwarf Burford holly might have been a better choice.

For hedges 6 to 10 feet: Ligustrum, cleyera, camellia, sasanqua, oleander, dwarf Burford holly, gardenia, pittosporum, and Indian azaleas are possible choices.

Don’t let the word “dwarf” fool you; some hollies in this category, such as dwarf burford holly, may reach a height of 5 to 8 feet. It is just more compact as compared to the standard ...

Japanese Holly (Ilex crenata): A native of Japan, this species was once a common landscape shrub in East Texas. ‘Sky Pencil’ is sold but struggles during droughts.

This diverse family of plants consists of more than 780 species of evergreen plants and 30 deciduous species, so there is a holly that will fit any landscape situation. Whether you are looking for ...

The American, being native, is an easier plant to grow, with the English holly sometimes struggling in our hot, dry summers. Be aware, these last two plants mature to be quite large, up to 50 to ...