[daca55]

I just had a holly bush planted. Does this plant need to be fertilized and if so what kind of fertilizer should I use and what time of year should it be fertilized. The guy that planted it didn't know a thing except how to dig where safe dig said he could but that's another story.

Also do they require a lot of water?

[JAV0108]

Try to google it, you should get all the info you need.

[skyguy79]

Originally Posted by daca55

I just had a holly bush planted. Does this plant need to be fertilized and if so what kind of fertilizer should I use and what time of year should it be fertilized. The guy that planted it didn't know a thing except how to dig where safe dig said he could but that's another story.

Also do they require a lot of water?

I have holly bushes but I'm no expert in their manitainces. You can probably find a wealth of information on these bushes by doing a Google Search. Click Here for the results of such a search.

Since originally posting this message I found the following: "Scatter a handful of balanced fertilizer such as 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, referring to ratios of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, in late spring. Sprinkle the fertilizer on the mulch and water well."

Read more: What Kind of Fertilizer Do You Use on a Holly Bush? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5946880_ki...#ixzz2Iq8oK1Dz

[PaPaLarry]

Originally Posted by skyguy79

I have holly bushes but I'm no expert in their manitainces. You can probably find a wealth of information on these bushes by doing a Google Search. Click Here for the results of such a search.

Since originally posting this message I found the following: "Scatter a handful of balanced fertilizer such as 8-8-8 or 10-10-10, referring to ratios of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, in late spring. Sprinkle the fertilizer on the mulch and water well."

Read more: What Kind of Fertilizer Do You Use on a Holly Bush? | eHow.com What Kind of Fertilizer Do You Use on a Holly Bush? | eHow.com

Holly bushes are very easy to grow. They require almost no attention, and grow so well, with rich green color. They are acid loving plant, that likes pine needles etc. (something like azaleas need) They grow in shade and sun. Enjoy them, and let the birds eat the berries. Makes a great bush for birds to hide also. Be careful of some leaves, that have prickers on the end. Enjoy

[travelguy]

Why in the world would you have selected a particular plant and not have a clue as to what the requirements/care of it are? And the 'nursery' who sold it to you has done you a great dis-service by not providing that information either.