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We found this information one day on the usefulness of Hollies the old fashioned way: perusing our daily newspaper, somewhere around the second cup of coffee. It contained much good information on the uses of Hollies, and particularly one of our favorites, Nellie R. Stevens, all of which we (and our customers) have long known. In sum, Nellies are extremely durable and will thrive in our particular climate. Being non-deciduous they make excellent screens, but owing to the contrast between the deep green leaves and a rich mix of red berries, they can be used as a specimen plant, bringing excellent color to any yardscape.

Here is a picture of some of our Nellies, close to 5 feet tall, which we have pruned and fertilized for upwards of 4 years or more:

And here is a picture of those berries I mentioned:

And here are some larger Nellies, about 10 feet tall:

One of the nice things about being a grower of material as well as a landscaping company is that we can offer our customers something special. With most landscaping companies, if you want to install some full grown plant material (instead of those little potted things you can pick up at Lowes), you might be able to look at a picture before they plant it in your yard. However, with Ben's Creek Nursery, prior to installing something like a Nellie R. Stevens, you can walk our nursery, view the material you want, and choose the particular specimen you like - and we will tag it for you, right there on the spot!

So come walk amongst our Nellies and find that perfect addition to your yard and garden!