Inkberry holly is the shrub replacing boxwood in formal gardens. Designers explain why it's the best alternative for pest and ...

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Q • My inkberry holly hedge is growing in a shady location around my patio. Only the top half has foliage, so the plants have a long, leggy look. Can I cut it down to several inches above the ground?

What is the mature height and rate of growth of the privacy plant you'd like to plant? "Match the mature size of the plant to your desired hedge height and available space to ensure the shrubs will ...

Jim Putnam is the plant expert from the Southern Living Plant Collection. Mary Phillips is the head of native plant habitat strategy/certifications at the National Wildlife Federation. Janet Sluis is ...