Q: Is there a systemic herbicide that would help me kill yaupon holly stumps that keep sprouting up in my landscape? A: Use a pencil-sized drill bit to put holes 1 1/2 to 2 inches deep into each stump ...

Q: I've been told there is something special I need to do to transplant a yaupon bush. I've not been successful in the past. A: It's all about holding the rootball intact as you dig it carefully. It's ...

If you’re looking for a plant that thrives in Austin’s unpredictable climate, supports local wildlife, and even brews into a caffeinated tea—meet Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria), a native gem that’s as ...

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