Beginner success with Holly — here is what helped

As a complete beginner I was nervous about starting with Holly. It turned out to be more forgiving than I expected, as long as I paid attention to deadheading where appropriate to extend the flowering season.

I grow mine in a large container for a terrace or courtyard which is working really well. wide range from ground-covering species to large specimens was a genuine surprise — I didn't expect it to look or perform like that. autumn berries and foliage colour has been the highlight so far. My biggest mistake early on was ignoring leggy and open growth habit from insufficient light, which I'd recommend addressing immediately.