How To Prune Holly

AOL: We Asked a Plant Pro How to Prune Holly for Holiday Decor Without Hurting Your Plant

We Asked a Plant Pro How to Prune Holly for Holiday Decor Without Hurting Your Plant

I have one holly bush that has several long branches, and I wonder if it will be OK to prune them. Can they then be planted in potting soil to become new bushes? Happy holidays, St. Louis! Even with ...

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MSN: We asked a plant pro how to prune holly for holiday decor without hurting your plant

Find out how and when to prune holly bushes of all types to keep them looking their best. Holly plants range from petite shrubs to lofty trees, and some are evergreen while others are deciduous.

Prunes (aka dried plums) are more than just a remedy for constipation. These nutrient-rich fruits offer a host of health benefits like improving digestion, supporting bone health and promoting heart health. We spoke with registered dietitians Leslie Bonci and Melissa Groves Azzaro to weigh in on all things prunes.

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Prunes are a tasty snack, and they may offer health benefits beyond a sweet treat. (Photo Credit: iStock/Getty Images) Prunes are plums that have been dehydrated for preservation purposes....

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Prunes are 64% carbohydrates, including dietary fiber, 2% protein, a rich source of vitamin K, and a moderate source of B vitamins and dietary minerals. More than 1,000 plum cultivars are grown for drying. The main cultivar grown in the United States is the 'Improved French' prune.

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