Just one sprig of holly with its glossy, serrated leaves and red berries can transport an arrangement from “any day” to “holiday.” But are holly berries poisonous to pets or children that get a little ...

You might enjoy decking the halls with boughs of holly, but would that be a smart thing to do if you happen to share your home with a dog? The glossy green leaves and bright red berries are a ...

While poinsettias have an undeserved reputation for being poisonous, as you’d have to eat a few hundred poinsettia leaves to get sick, an expert says two other traditional holiday plants are ...

Poinsettias, despite their poisonous reputation, are unlikely to cause serious harm if ingested by humans or pets. Holly berries are toxic and can cause symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea, but ...

American holly is an iconic plant associated with winter holiday festivities. Following are questions I have received about its ecology and its connection to Christmas. Q. We experience a backyard ...