leaves are dark green, while the bottoms are yellow-green. The plant begins flowering in May or June with flowers that are white with an occasional pink tint. The holly bush might look most familiar when its red berries appear in winter, which makes it a popular Christmas decoration....
Or, when writing about teasels (another biennial), I’d have to tie my hands down to stop going into raptures about the pools of rainwater that collect in the leaf axils: the hollows formed where the leaves join the stems. These natural vases are known as phytotelmata, and it’s poss...
and pointy leaves usually last about three years. The tops of the leaves are dark green, while the bottoms are yellow-green. The plant begins flowering in May or June with flowers that are white with an occasional pink tint. The holly bush might look most familiar when its red berries ...
and the flowers are spiked and tubular. These drought-tolerant flowers have long stems that shoot upward out of the leaves, terminating in a bright purple (or sometimes pink) flower. They attract plenty of pollinators. Animals like rabbits and deer tend to avoid them, so they are good for...
Holly Lip smacking, drooling, and head shaking are signs your pet has chowed on holly. Toxins are part of the problem, as are spiky leaves that can be hard on the mouth and tummy. You might notice vomiting, diarrhea, and low mood soon after. Some types are more toxic than others. ...
I thought that buther's broom is native to some parts of Europe only. If it grows in the US, I would love to. I actually use the capsule supplements. Sometimes my local pharmacy carries them, other times, I get them online. They do work. I use them for better circulation. I've ...
I actually got the chance to see a sandalwood tree up close. It kind of reminded me of a holly tree, because it has dark green leaves and red berries. It really didn't seem like something that should be growing in a coastal paradise, but my cousin says it does well in the soil the...
I actually got the chance to see a sandalwood tree up close. It kind of reminded me of a holly tree, because it has dark green leaves and red berries. It really didn't seem like something that should be growing in a coastal paradise, but my cousin says it does well in the soil the...
weather, such as when the leaves of trees overturn prior to rain, they are also subjects of superstition. Take theholly shrub, for example. This plant is generally seen as good fortune, offering protection against evil spirits. However, stepping on holly berries is supposed to bring about bad...