Articles related to "Ilex"
Ornamental Holly Plants to Grow in Your Garden
A wide variety of ornamental trees and shrubs have sprung from the native holly tree. They're easy to grow if you know how, and understand the differences between them.
ornamental holly plants to grow in your garden • hollies' glossy leaves • attractive foliage • bright red berries • ornamental trees and shrubs
A wide variety of ornamental trees and shrubs have sprung from the native holly tree. They're easy to grow if you know how, and understand the differences between them.
ornamental holly plants to grow in your garden • hollies' glossy leaves • attractive foliage • bright red berries • ornamental trees and shrubs
Plants of Italy
Italy supports a predominantly Mediterranean plant life; trees of Italy include cork wood, ilex and pine, in addition to many herbs such as rosemary, lavender and thyme.
plants of italy • mediterranean trees • mediterranean herbs • trees of italy • common plant imports of italy
Italy supports a predominantly Mediterranean plant life; trees of Italy include cork wood, ilex and pine, in addition to many herbs such as rosemary, lavender and thyme.
plants of italy • mediterranean trees • mediterranean herbs • trees of italy • common plant imports of italy
Yellow or Orange Berry Plants
Yellow, bright orange or golden colored winter berries can make a fantastic splash of color in a garden landscape.
winter berries • winter interest • plants for winter interest • ilex species • viburnum species
Yellow, bright orange or golden colored winter berries can make a fantastic splash of color in a garden landscape.
winter berries • winter interest • plants for winter interest • ilex species • viburnum species
Broad Leafed Evergreens - Hollies
Hollies (Ilex) belong to the family Aquifoliaceae. There are over 350 species native to North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, the Orient and Brazil. They range in size from dwarf shrubs to huge trees. Both evergreen and deciduous ones are readily available from local nurseries and by mail order. The evergreen varieties are the most useful as ‘bones’ for the garden. Many will also provide the added bonus of berries, which can be red or yellow.
holly • ilex • aquifoliaceae • broad leafed • evergreens
Hollies (Ilex) belong to the family Aquifoliaceae. There are over 350 species native to North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, the Orient and Brazil. They range in size from dwarf shrubs to huge trees. Both evergreen and deciduous ones are readily available from local nurseries and by mail order. The evergreen varieties are the most useful as ‘bones’ for the garden. Many will also provide the added bonus of berries, which can be red or yellow.
holly • ilex • aquifoliaceae • broad leafed • evergreens
A Green Christmas
The history, folklore, and uses of Christmas greens such as holly, ivy, and bay.
holly • ivy • bay • yule log • christmas tree
The history, folklore, and uses of Christmas greens such as holly, ivy, and bay.
holly • ivy • bay • yule log • christmas tree
Arrest That BERRY? Hollies, Part Two
Hollies-wonderful with or without the berries..
ilex • berries • holly • hollies • heat tolerance
Hollies-wonderful with or without the berries..
ilex • berries • holly • hollies • heat tolerance
Holly Tree Characteristics and Species
Sprigs of holly are a symbol of Christmas. Santa wears one and many a home is decked in holly for the holidays. But where does holly grow and what kind of plant is it?
ilex • ilex aquifolium • holly berries • english holly • american holly
Sprigs of holly are a symbol of Christmas. Santa wears one and many a home is decked in holly for the holidays. But where does holly grow and what kind of plant is it?
ilex • ilex aquifolium • holly berries • english holly • american holly
Holly? It isn't Christmas!
Hollies have been the "frame" for gardens for many years. Now is the time to put TWO or three in your patch of green!
ilex • holly • spring
Hollies have been the "frame" for gardens for many years. Now is the time to put TWO or three in your patch of green!
ilex • holly • spring
The Holly Tree as a Garden Plant
The Holly tree is a perfect garden plant. Ilex is an all round plant that suits any garden, with holly berries in winter and glossy green leaves all year round.
holly tree • ilex • ilex for the garden • christmas holly • perfect garden plant
The Holly tree is a perfect garden plant. Ilex is an all round plant that suits any garden, with holly berries in winter and glossy green leaves all year round.
holly tree • ilex • ilex for the garden • christmas holly • perfect garden plant
Shade Tree Nursery New Introductions 2002
Learn more about the 24 new introductions from Shade Tree Nursery.
shade trees • hassum variegatum • sugar maple • hassia variegata • varigated silk tree
Learn more about the 24 new introductions from Shade Tree Nursery.
shade trees • hassum variegatum • sugar maple • hassia variegata • varigated silk tree
Bright Berries for Winter Gardens
Learn how to use plants with winter fruits or berries to add color and delight to your garden. There are so many delightful trees, shrubs and others to choose from!
winter berries • winter • berry • winter berry • winter color garden
Learn how to use plants with winter fruits or berries to add color and delight to your garden. There are so many delightful trees, shrubs and others to choose from!
winter berries • winter • berry • winter berry • winter color garden
Winter Garden Interest V - Berries and Broadleaf Evergreens
There are plenty of plants with bright berries that summon the birds to your winter garden. And there are shrubs and trees that keep their leaves in the cold, adding more color and fullness to the scene.
There are plenty of plants with bright berries that summon the birds to your winter garden. And there are shrubs and trees that keep their leaves in the cold, adding more color and fullness to the scene.
"The Wilderness": A New Garden From Wild Woods
Extending the garden into the ‘Wilderness' is a large project entailing major clearing to turn this weedy, rooty bit of ground into a proper garden and the fun of selecting new plants to take the place of Nature's weedy bits.
shade gardening • gardening in shade • shrubs • trees • perennials
Extending the garden into the ‘Wilderness' is a large project entailing major clearing to turn this weedy, rooty bit of ground into a proper garden and the fun of selecting new plants to take the place of Nature's weedy bits.
shade gardening • gardening in shade • shrubs • trees • perennials
Blocking the Gap : What To Do When The Woods Disappear
I’m facing a long term project in the garden, namely blocking the view of a tennis court that replaced the woods next door. I need something evergreen that grows fairly rapidly to at least 20 ‘ tall while remaining fairly narrow in diameter. Here's what I've found.
evergreens • shade • magnolia edith bogue • ilex x nellie r stevens • nandina firepower
I’m facing a long term project in the garden, namely blocking the view of a tennis court that replaced the woods next door. I need something evergreen that grows fairly rapidly to at least 20 ‘ tall while remaining fairly narrow in diameter. Here's what I've found.
evergreens • shade • magnolia edith bogue • ilex x nellie r stevens • nandina firepower
Boy Holly + Girl Holly = Fruit?
Winterberry Hollies add color to the winter landscape with red and gold fruit. But not every female holly likes every male holly...
deciduous holly • ilex verticillata • winter garden • cut flower garden • feed songbirds
Winterberry Hollies add color to the winter landscape with red and gold fruit. But not every female holly likes every male holly...
deciduous holly • ilex verticillata • winter garden • cut flower garden • feed songbirds
Choosing Trees for a Small Garden
Selecting trees that will fit into a small garden
trees • garden • small • holly • maple
Selecting trees that will fit into a small garden
trees • garden • small • holly • maple
Happy Holly-days
Explore the history, fact, folklore and modern uses of the Season's favorite evergreen!
herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • homeopathy
Explore the history, fact, folklore and modern uses of the Season's favorite evergreen!
herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • homeopathy
Happy Holly-days Part II
More about the Season's Favorite Evergreen and it's many uses - Holly for the Holly-days!
herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • homeopathy
More about the Season's Favorite Evergreen and it's many uses - Holly for the Holly-days!
herb • herbal • herbalism • herbalist • homeopathy
Holly Holidays
Explore the wealth of folklore and traditions associated with Holly and discover where and how all of Canada's Holly is produced.
holly • ilex • b.c. • vancouver island • christmas
Explore the wealth of folklore and traditions associated with Holly and discover where and how all of Canada's Holly is produced.
holly • ilex • b.c. • vancouver island • christmas
Battling Bambi
It's difficult for the gardener to appreciate the finer qualities of Bambi while watching one knee-deep in a flower bed, munching away on precious plants. Success and failure in the battle with Bambi, including plants that my herd has not eaten.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
It's difficult for the gardener to appreciate the finer qualities of Bambi while watching one knee-deep in a flower bed, munching away on precious plants. Success and failure in the battle with Bambi, including plants that my herd has not eaten.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Red or Pink Berries in Winter
Let's examine some specific plants with red or pink winter berries now that you've learned some general tips for berries in the winter landscape.
red berried plants • red berries • pink berried plants • pink berries • red winter berries
Let's examine some specific plants with red or pink winter berries now that you've learned some general tips for berries in the winter landscape.
red berried plants • red berries • pink berried plants • pink berries • red winter berries
Winter Berries in Southern Garden Landscapes
Trees and shrubs that produce colorful berries bring winter beauty to landscape gardens. They may also provide winter shelter as well as food for fruit-eating birds.
ornamental trees and shrubs • warm climate landscape gardens • winter trees • colorful landscape garden • colorful winter berries
Trees and shrubs that produce colorful berries bring winter beauty to landscape gardens. They may also provide winter shelter as well as food for fruit-eating birds.
ornamental trees and shrubs • warm climate landscape gardens • winter trees • colorful landscape garden • colorful winter berries
Wildlife and Gardens - Part 6
If you want to attract wildlife to your garden, you need to consider plants that will provide food for the critters the year around. You need to use plants that are appropriate for your garden and where you are in the world.
wildlife • planting for wildlife • fall fruit • winter fruit • berries
If you want to attract wildlife to your garden, you need to consider plants that will provide food for the critters the year around. You need to use plants that are appropriate for your garden and where you are in the world.
wildlife • planting for wildlife • fall fruit • winter fruit • berries
Camelot Themed Garden Plants
These perennials, annuals and other plants will add a chivalrous feel to your garden as you celebrate the myth of the Knights of the Round Table.
themed garden plants • camelot garden • king author • excaliber • merlin
These perennials, annuals and other plants will add a chivalrous feel to your garden as you celebrate the myth of the Knights of the Round Table.
themed garden plants • camelot garden • king author • excaliber • merlin
Evergreen Plants in Winter Gardens
Learn some guidelines for using evergreens in the garden to provide winter interest. Look at the types of evergreens available, and variety of uses for your landscape.
winter evergreens • winter evergreen plants • evergreens in the landscape • eastern red cedar • juniperus virginiana
Learn some guidelines for using evergreens in the garden to provide winter interest. Look at the types of evergreens available, and variety of uses for your landscape.
winter evergreens • winter evergreen plants • evergreens in the landscape • eastern red cedar • juniperus virginiana
Finding Florida Plants in North Carolina - Part II
Finding new plants for Florida landscapes is always exciting. Part II of a three part series, Teresa goes on vacation to North Carolina to find Florida plants for her gardens. Which ones did she buy and will they survive in a sub-tropical climate?
florida • north carolina • buying plants • hostas • diana remembered
Finding new plants for Florida landscapes is always exciting. Part II of a three part series, Teresa goes on vacation to North Carolina to find Florida plants for her gardens. Which ones did she buy and will they survive in a sub-tropical climate?
florida • north carolina • buying plants • hostas • diana remembered
Finding Florida Plants in North Carolinia - Part 1
Finding new plants for Florida landscapes is always exciting. In a three part series, Teresa goes on vacation to North Carolina to find Florida plants for her gardens. Which ones did she buy and will they survive in a sub-tropical climate?
florida • north carolina • buying plants • hostas • diana remembered
Finding new plants for Florida landscapes is always exciting. In a three part series, Teresa goes on vacation to North Carolina to find Florida plants for her gardens. Which ones did she buy and will they survive in a sub-tropical climate?
florida • north carolina • buying plants • hostas • diana remembered
Pet Birds and Toxic Foods
Lots of plants, or parts of plants, that we have around the house are toxic to birds. This article describes just a few of them.
pet birds • toxic foods • poisonous plants • poisonous for birds • avocado
Lots of plants, or parts of plants, that we have around the house are toxic to birds. This article describes just a few of them.
pet birds • toxic foods • poisonous plants • poisonous for birds • avocado
Plant Families: Apocynaceae and Aquifoliaceae
...my first encounter with the Dogbane family(Apocynaceae) came in the form of Indian Hemp (Apocynum cannabinum) covered with butterflies, mostly Great-spangled Fritillaries. It was a deep green spring in southern Ohio, full of new life, and, like any wildflower that attracts butterflies; it immediately became one of my favorites. Every bit as boisterous as many Dogbanes aren’t, the Holly family (Aquifoliaeace) dares you to not notice it.
wildflowers of north america • gregg pasterick • botany • ecology • environment
...my first encounter with the Dogbane family(Apocynaceae) came in the form of Indian Hemp (Apocynum cannabinum) covered with butterflies, mostly Great-spangled Fritillaries. It was a deep green spring in southern Ohio, full of new life, and, like any wildflower that attracts butterflies; it immediately became one of my favorites. Every bit as boisterous as many Dogbanes aren’t, the Holly family (Aquifoliaeace) dares you to not notice it.
wildflowers of north america • gregg pasterick • botany • ecology • environment
Planting for Moist Shade - Part 1
Gardening in Shade - Planting for Moist Shade - Part 1 - Building The Circle Garden
garden design • dry stone walls • grading • plotting circles • retaining wall
Gardening in Shade - Planting for Moist Shade - Part 1 - Building The Circle Garden
garden design • dry stone walls • grading • plotting circles • retaining wall
Planting Under Trees - Part 12
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part - 12 - Rhododendrons and azaleas.
sweet woodruff • galium odoratum • rhododendron 'scintillation' • dexter hybrid • rhododendron 'janet blair'
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part - 12 - Rhododendrons and azaleas.
sweet woodruff • galium odoratum • rhododendron 'scintillation' • dexter hybrid • rhododendron 'janet blair'
Planting Under Trees - Part 14
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part - 14 - The New Planting
dogwood • cornus florida • ilex x 'nellie r. stevens' • holly • hollies
Gardening in Shade - Planting Under Trees - Part - 14 - The New Planting
dogwood • cornus florida • ilex x 'nellie r. stevens' • holly • hollies
Sky Pencil Holly
Does your garden design make you hum? Or, do you look at the layers of plantings and hear a symphony? If you want a symphony, include Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil Holly'.
sky pencil holly • ilex crenata ‘sky pencil’ • conifer • susan mertz • shrubs
Does your garden design make you hum? Or, do you look at the layers of plantings and hear a symphony? If you want a symphony, include Ilex crenata 'Sky Pencil Holly'.
sky pencil holly • ilex crenata ‘sky pencil’ • conifer • susan mertz • shrubs
Variegation on the Green Theme - Part One
There's nothing wrong with green. Green, from spring's acid awakening to late summer's dusky hue, is the color of life on this planet. But, green, like life, can use a little spice. Variegated foliage is spice for the shady garden, where flowers are few in mid-summer.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
There's nothing wrong with green. Green, from spring's acid awakening to late summer's dusky hue, is the color of life on this planet. But, green, like life, can use a little spice. Variegated foliage is spice for the shady garden, where flowers are few in mid-summer.
shade • shade garden • shade gardening • gardening in shade • perennials
Weeping Evergreen Trees
Evergreen trees are used to provide color year-round, but some also have weeping or pendulous form that is extra exciting! See my top six picks.
weeping form plants • evergreen trees • weeping trees • holly plants • winter interest
Evergreen trees are used to provide color year-round, but some also have weeping or pendulous form that is extra exciting! See my top six picks.
weeping form plants • evergreen trees • weeping trees • holly plants • winter interest
White Winter Berries
Pale berries echo the beauty of the snow in the winter garden. Learn about a few plants that produce white berries for winter garden interest.
winter interest • winter berries • plants with berries • skimmia japonica • snowberry
Pale berries echo the beauty of the snow in the winter garden. Learn about a few plants that produce white berries for winter garden interest.
winter interest • winter berries • plants with berries • skimmia japonica • snowberry
Winter and Holiday Themed Plants
There are so many fun ways to enjoy winter in the garden year-round including planting some of these winter themed plants.
winter plants • themed names • christmas • holiday • snow
There are so many fun ways to enjoy winter in the garden year-round including planting some of these winter themed plants.
winter plants • themed names • christmas • holiday • snow
Winter Interest Plants, Part I- My Favorite Winter Shrubs
Here are a few of my favorite winter interest shrubs and why I like them. Could they have a place in your winter garden?
winter interest • winter gardens • winter plants • winter shrubs • native plants
Here are a few of my favorite winter interest shrubs and why I like them. Could they have a place in your winter garden?
winter interest • winter gardens • winter plants • winter shrubs • native plants
The Propagator's Calendar - Part 2
A guide to when to propagate your plants
propagation • cuttings • seeds • root cuttings • hardwood cuttings
A guide to when to propagate your plants
propagation • cuttings • seeds • root cuttings • hardwood cuttings
American Holly, A Symbol of Good Cheer
American holly, a beautiful, native, prickly leafed evergreen tree with red berries, is a symbol of joy and good cheer.
american • holly • season • red • berries
American holly, a beautiful, native, prickly leafed evergreen tree with red berries, is a symbol of joy and good cheer.
american • holly • season • red • berries
Christmas Gift Wrap Trim
Saving money by using what nature provides is a simple and eco-friendly way to decorate gift packages.
christmas gift wrap trim • save money use natural decorations • decorate presents • garden items as gift wrapping trims • seasonal fruits and nuts gift wrapping trims
Saving money by using what nature provides is a simple and eco-friendly way to decorate gift packages.
christmas gift wrap trim • save money use natural decorations • decorate presents • garden items as gift wrapping trims • seasonal fruits and nuts gift wrapping trims
The Lore of Christmas Holly
Steeped in lore, holly represents one of the Christmas season's most ancient traditions.
holly • christmas evergreens • winter solstice • celtic traditions • holly king
Steeped in lore, holly represents one of the Christmas season's most ancient traditions.
holly • christmas evergreens • winter solstice • celtic traditions • holly king
Weeping Evergreen Shrubs
Weeping form evergreen shrubs keep their foliage providing extra interest to any garden area. See six favorite weeping evergreen shrubs; broadleaf and conifers.
weeping plants • weeping silhouettes • false cypress • boxwood • camellia
Weeping form evergreen shrubs keep their foliage providing extra interest to any garden area. See six favorite weeping evergreen shrubs; broadleaf and conifers.
weeping plants • weeping silhouettes • false cypress • boxwood • camellia
Create a Better View and Privacy With Plants
A screen planting in just the right place can block out that unsightly view of a wall, the neighbor's trash cans, garage or jungle gym and offer you some privacy.
growing conditions affect how well plants thrive • note the demands and habits of the plants • take into consideration the eventual spread and he • if you opt for instant gratification • you'll spend more money
A screen planting in just the right place can block out that unsightly view of a wall, the neighbor's trash cans, garage or jungle gym and offer you some privacy.
growing conditions affect how well plants thrive • note the demands and habits of the plants • take into consideration the eventual spread and he • if you opt for instant gratification • you'll spend more money
Online Nurseries 2000 - Roslyn Nursery
Roslyn Nursery has been supplying a vast range of plants to gardeners for quite a number of years. Their catalog (and web site) list over 2,000 plants, from rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias to conifers, shrubs, vines and perennials. My copy is full of markers and getting really dog-eared. There are so many plants I want! I've got quite a few images, so please be patient while the page loads.
roslyn nursery • rhododendrons • asaleas • camellian • nursery catalogs
Roslyn Nursery has been supplying a vast range of plants to gardeners for quite a number of years. Their catalog (and web site) list over 2,000 plants, from rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias to conifers, shrubs, vines and perennials. My copy is full of markers and getting really dog-eared. There are so many plants I want! I've got quite a few images, so please be patient while the page loads.
roslyn nursery • rhododendrons • asaleas • camellian • nursery catalogs
Stop Thief! Prickly Plants to Stop Intruders
Repel potential burglars, thieves and criminals with the best prickly and thorny plants that also look great with attractive flowers, foliage and fruit.
intruder • burglar • thief • prickly plants • thorny plants
Repel potential burglars, thieves and criminals with the best prickly and thorny plants that also look great with attractive flowers, foliage and fruit.
intruder • burglar • thief • prickly plants • thorny plants
Victorian Christmas Traditions
The Victorians began the Christmas traditions of a Christmas tree and a kissing ball; the use of Winter berries, such as Holly, were also popular Victorian traditions.
victorian christmas traditions • victorian kissing ball • victorian christmas tree • victorian use of holly ivy and mistletoe at christ • victorian use of winter berries
The Victorians began the Christmas traditions of a Christmas tree and a kissing ball; the use of Winter berries, such as Holly, were also popular Victorian traditions.
victorian christmas traditions • victorian kissing ball • victorian christmas tree • victorian use of holly ivy and mistletoe at christ • victorian use of winter berries
Technicolor Winter
Who says winter has to be black and white?
plants in winter • colour • winter gardens
Who says winter has to be black and white?
plants in winter • colour • winter gardens
Topiary as Living Sculpture - Part II
Learn more about what plants are best suited for topiary and virtually visit some amazing gardens.
topiary • topiary • topiary gardens • boxwood • yew
Learn more about what plants are best suited for topiary and virtually visit some amazing gardens.
topiary • topiary • topiary gardens • boxwood • yew
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