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Gardening Know How Questions & Answers - https://questions.gardeningknowhow.comMy holly bushes are bare in the middle and only have leaves and berries near the ends. How can I improve them?
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1 Comment To "American Holly Bushes"
#1 Comment By Nikki On 03/20/2012 @ 6:37 am
If the shrub has leggy growth like this, it usuallly indicates that the shrub is in need of some pruning. Hollies, as with most shrubs, can be pruned back by a third of their growth. Any more than that will likely harm the plants. This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/trimming-holly-bushes-how-to-prune-holly-bushes.htm [1]