WHEN Christmas has been wrapped up for another year, the age old conundrum of what to do with your tree becomes a new focus.

The traditional carol “The Holly and the Ivy” mentions two of the evergreen plants associated with the holidays. Ivy, holly ...

My father was quite the sportsman--he fished, hunted, officiated football and basketball games, umpired baseball games and ...

My father was quite the sportsman--he fished, hunted, officiated football and basketball games, umpired baseball games and ...

Putting out bird feeders? Don't forget to let at least part of your yard get a little wild, too, says Earth Matters columnist ...

No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers ...

No doubt you’ve seen your share of hollies this month — in wreaths and boughs or perhaps on holiday cards and catalog covers.

Looking for a shrub that can do double-duty in your yard by creating privacy and attract beneficial insects? Consider this ...

But city officials contend the real story is different than Ingoglia’s snarky narrative: The count was a good investment, ...

If you’ve decked the halls with natural plants like holly, poinsettia, mistletoe and amaryllis, you might want to keep them out of your pets’ reach – or reconsider your decor.

A few branches of holly, with or without the colorful berries, will add a festive touch to your holiday decorations ...

The custom of kissing under mistletoe, which dates to the 18th century, was seen as a way to spread love during the Christmas ...