{"id":84682,"date":"2023-11-30T10:59:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T10:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/happylifestyleinc.com\/?p=84682"},"modified":"2023-11-30T10:59:56","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T10:59:56","slug":"tips-on-growing-christmas-holly-to-guarantee-a-bountiful-flourish-of-berries","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happylifestyleinc.com\/home-and-garden\/tips-on-growing-christmas-holly-to-guarantee-a-bountiful-flourish-of-berries\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips on growing Christmas holly to guarantee a \u2018bountiful\u2019 flourish of berries"},"content":{"rendered":"

This Morning: David Domoney's advice on house plants<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re thinking about swapping out your poinsettia for a holly plant, an expert has shared how to best care for it over the Christmas period.<\/p>\n

Sean Lade, a gardening expert and director of Easy Garden Irrigation, said: \u201cHolly plants achieve optimal growth in areas receiving full sunlight or are slightly shaded, and they prefer well-drained, moist soil enriched with ample organic matter.<\/p>\n

\u201cAvoid planting in solid chalk content. To encourage longevity and continued growth, maintain the soil to ensure it is well-drained, helping prevent root rot\u2019s onset.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlanting holly bushes is particularly enjoyable during the festive season.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ideally, Britons should plant them in autumn, winter or spring, starting by making a hole which is around 60x60cm and about 30cm deep.<\/p>\n

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Make sure to enrich the soil at this stage with organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure. The expert continued: \u201cNest the roots securely at their original depth and ensure they sit comfortably at the soil surface.<\/p>\n

\u201cFurther enhancement of the soil with organic matter, coupled with thorough watering to prevent drying out, sets the stage for optimal growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo nurture these green companions further, apply a general feed around the base and cover the soil with a generous layer of mulch or bark clippings.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFor those intending to create a holly hedge, a planting distance of 60cm ensures an evenly spaced boundary, providing aesthetic appeal and privacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Once established hollies require minimal care and watering, except for during prolonged dry periods in the summer, especially when they are young.<\/p>\n

Britons should also make sure to prune their hollies at any convenient time, according to the expert. However, this simple task will be particularly rewarding in spring, promising a \u201cbountiful\u201d outcome of berries.<\/p>\n