Many types of trees can be planted into Louisiana landscapes this time of year. Shown are, from left, vitex, two types of ...

Settling a sapling in to the ground in February and March gives a young tree a chance to settle in before the sap begins to ...

Female plants produce red berries, which not only are visually pleasing but also serve as a wildlife food source. American holly trees can reach up to 40 feet tall but will keep a space-saving ...

Boxwood has been a popular evergreen plant for hedging or topiary for centuries. However, more people are seeking boxwood ...

For seed-eating birds, black oil sunflower seeds are the all-around favorite because they are high in fat and have thin ...

Until budburst – when tree buds emerge from winter dormancy and new shoots become visible – there is still time to renovate ...

For those birds like the cedar waxwings that love fruit and berries, native trees such as Chickasaw plum, persimmon, red mulberry, holly, and sabal palm are a draw. Shrubs like Simpson’s stopper ...

BY MOLLEE FRANCISCO [email protected] Chestnuts roasting on an open fire, mistletoe hung where every couple tries to stop, the holly and the ivy – these are just a few of the plants that ...

When we moved into our little house in Hyannis 40 years ago, there were three large holly trees in the backyard ... help themselves to your berry crop. As the summer winds down, the birds will go ...

While decorated in bold red, snow white and sharp black, these creatures are more than just a pretty face and have some very ...

Need dinner plans for Valentine’s Day weekend? Act fast. Here are some of the most romantic dining options around town.