How to Plant Holly Berries
Holly berries are usually associated with winter holidays. Those bright red berries with their dark, spiky, green leaves are often used to adorn wreaths and other holiday decorations. Although slow-growing, holly makes a great year-round plant in your yard, and a beautiful hedge. Holly is considered a dioecious plant, meaning that there are male and female plants. In order for berries to emerge, it is necessary to have both a male and female plant next to each other for pollination. A holly plant is fairly hardy and very easy to plant. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Prepare the soil. If the soil is heavy or full of clay, mix in organic material to loosen it. Holly prefers a well-drained, sandy soil; mix in sand if necessary.
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Dig a hole twice the width of plant's root ball. Remove the plant from the container and set it in the hole; the top of the root ball should be slightly below the surface of the ground. If needed, remove the plant and dig deeper, or fill in with dirt if it is too deep. Cover with dirt; pack down slightly with your hands. Plant it in a sunny spot; holly plants need full sun or light shade.
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Water deeply the first time. After that, water weekly. In times of drought, water more frequently. Lay mulch around the base of the plant to prevent weeds and keep moisture in. Fertilize twice a year: once in the spring and once in the winter.
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Tips & Warnings
For berries to grow, a male plant needs to be planted about 12 inches from a female plant.
Do not transplant, as holly plants do not tolerate being moved.
References
- Photo Credit http://www.hippyshopper.com/holly-berry.jpg
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The title reads "How to plant holly berries" and step two is to dig a hole twice the size of the root ball. Since when do berries come with root balls!
