While some species of holly are slower growers, if you choose the right variety, you can expect fast growth. McConnell recommends Emerald Colonnade holly, which can grow up to 12 feet tall and offers ...

Fruit shrub is a sweet-tart syrup made by combining ripe fruit, sugar, and vinegar. Mixed with sparkling water, it becomes one of the most refreshing nonalcoholic drinks around; stirred into gin, ...

Podocarpus adds year-round structure and color to the landscape while demanding very little care in return. This coniferous evergreen produces whorled foliage on upright stems for a dense canopy ...

Mary Marlowe Leverette is one of the industry’s most highly regarded housekeeping and fabric care experts, sharing her knowledge on efficient housekeeping and textile conservation. She is also a ...