How Do You Plant A Holly Hedge?
Hedges are more friendly to look at than a fence if you want to establish some privacy between your property and your neighbor’s. But hedges require more maintenance, including regular pruning, as well as caring for the plants themselves. Make sure you plan for the time it takes to maintain your hedge before you decide to plant one. Select the best plants for your hedge. Three holly plants recommended by Purdue University for hedges include the Burford Chinese holly, Japanese holly and the American holly. The American holly reaches a height of 45 feet at full maturity. The other two plants grow to 20 feet. All three are broadleaf evergreens. To produce good holly berries and for pollination, you need a female, which produces the berries, and a male, which pollinates, within 30 to 40 feet of each other. Prepare the ground for planting. Hollies do best in full sun where they will produce more berries than in the shade. Make sure the soil is well-drained, and slightly acidic with plenty o
