On Tue, 10 Feb 2004 16:17:19 GMT, "Larry" wrote:

I have a typical center hall colonial with a front porch that goes the
entire length of the house. From the drive way the sidewalk to the front
door boxes off a little 8 foot by 6 foot section. I need to plant something
there. I want a bush or plant that will not need a bunch of trimming or
pruning and will reach the top of the rail of the porch. Don't want anything
too high because it will block the view of the driveway from the front door.
I originally put a holly there but the one I placed there is growing too
quick,

Boxwood. 'Though you didn't mention where you are. Boxwood is very
genteel and slow-growing in Virginia. And a sign of long-time
residence and respectability. If you want some color (and are in a
region with a temperate climate and acid soil), there are slow-growing
varieties of azaleas that are easily trimmed, evergreen, and quite
spectacular for a couple of weeks in spring.