Aim to prune holly bushes before the plant starts growing in spring. In areas with freezing winters, prune in February or March before new shoots and leaves develop. In warmer regions, you can prune ...

Q.: Our holly bushes are really big and seem a little out of control but we sure do not want to loose them. Is now a good time to trim them and how far back should we trim? Robert Gizowski, ...

The berries of shrubs such as winterberry and mountain holly provide snacks for animals and uplifting color for humans. Sign in or Subscribe See Offers. Sign In: Login. Forgot password?

7. Holly’s known for safeguarding against evil spirits. According to folklore, holly wards off evil and witches. It was considered bad luck to cut down a whole tree and trim bushes.