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The holly and the ivy have been intertwined for ages -- and not only in the Christmas carol by that name. Their sylvan intertwining helps explain the meaning behind the lyrics of the Christmas carol, 'The Holly and the Ivy.'

Black iris picture.

Stack of presents Christmas lawn ornament photo.

Cordless electric pole chainsaws (also spelled 'chain saws') offer a safe alternative to standing on ladders for trimming high branches. The added reach of cordless electric pole chainsaws and their lack of a cord make them far preferable to regular chain saws.

Photo of Edens Magic Giant bergenia.

What landscaping jobs might you pursue after graduating from landscape design school? I asked a professional, and he related the landscaping jobs from which he learned the most.

Ten hurricane safety tips for your yard. These hurricane safety tips can minimize costly damage to yards.

Proper time for lawnmowing grass. Lawnmowing shouldn't be done when grass is wet.

Photo of black-robed skeleton Halloween decoration.

Should you be mulching around trees? As long as you keep it away from the trunks, using mulch around trees can be beneficial.

Photo of a Halloween flag showing a skeleton in chains.

New England autumn leaves spark widespread interest in their own right, without scary ghosts! But in this picture, a scary ghost emerges from the New England autumn leaves to further heighten interest.

Supplies to build raised garden beds. Besides the obvious raised bed gardening supplies, a pruning saw can be very handy if you have to build where there are lots of old roots.

Black cat picture. This Halloween black cat sits on a Jack o lantern.

Sweet autumn clematis makes a strong statement when it blooms in the autumn landscape. Sweet autumn clematis puts out white, numerous, fragrant flowers in fall.

Frequently asked questions regarding fall gardens, including how to prepare trees and shrubs for winter. Listing and explanation of several important tasks to perform for fall gardens.

Colorful flowers look wonderful in a yard, but foliage plants boast a reliabilty that colorful flowers do not. You can count on foliage plants to 'be there for you,' long after blooms have faded.

Trick for growing moss to achieve a weathering effect in rock gardens. Rock moss will help you achieve the weathering effect required for a natural look in your garden.

A 'top 10' listing of the best plants for winter landscapes. One aspect explored is the value of a winter landscape plant as 'wild bird food'.

Flowering maple trees produce flowers in white, red and pale yellow (or as in this picture, pale orange). Flowering maples are actually Abutilons.