Q.Evergreen Shrubs
I have a big, old-fashioned Center Hall colonial. I would like to put evergreen shrubs right in front of the porch and then in front of them Nikko blue hydrangea. The house faces north. I’m in Zone 6. I like the Blue Princess holly, but I only want something maybe 3 to 4 feet high. Can I cut this back each year to keep at that level, or can you recommend a better bush?

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Yes, these articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/holly/trimming-holly-bushes-how-to-prune-holly-bushes.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/hydrangea/prune-hydrangea-bushes-hydrangea-pruning-instructions.htm