It’s important to plant Japanese holly in a site that has good soil drainage and some protection from the elements, especially bitter winds. Once mature, the shrub typically needs watering only during ...

Two women shopping for shrubs at a nursery in winter - Nikola Stojadinovic/Getty Images Most container plants tell a familiar story across the seasons. They burst into life in spring, rich with color, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Two terracota pots of fern plants at a bathroom window with natural light. If want to add a low-maintenance houseplant to your ...

Sky Pencil Japanese holly (Ilex crenata ‘Sky Pencil’) is a low-maintenance evergreen shrub that is perfect for a narrow garden space. This holly is slender and graceful, with an upright habit. It has ...

Ilex crenata 'Mariesii' grows into a wonderfully congested form of small leaves held tightly to the stem. It is one of many garden-worthy Japanese holly cultivars, but this particular selection is ...

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 ...

Current horticultural trends have, unfortunately, relegated hollies to an afterthought in coastal gardens, doomed forever to be hacked into little green “meatballs” and left to survive in the most ...

I planted a beautiful plant called a Sky Pencil back in the spring. I planted one on either side of my front door. I have taken good care of these plants, watered regularly and they get plenty of sun.