Olive oil reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and premature death. Olives also contain numerous healthy nutrients. Now evidence is mounting about the health benefits of olive leaves, ...

If planted further north in the country, aim for a sheltered position. Contrasting is the foliage of Mahonia japonica with holly-like spikey leaves attached as opposites on the stems, the large ...

If a recipe asks you to add a bay leaf, would you listen? The leathery but delicate leaf, which is usually removed before a dish is served, has been a mainstay of Mediterranean cuisine for ...

State Key Laboratory of Environmental Geochemistry, Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guiyang 550081, China University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, China State ...

Create an effective privacy hedge without a hefty price tag by planting a “living wall” of shrubs. Hollies are among the top choices for privacy hedges thanks to their dense evergreen foliage and ...