lisa the easiest way to propagate holly is by layering or mounding. if you're not familiar with either method let me know and i'll tell you how to do it.

Actually, I'm not familiar with either method. Any help is appreciated.

for layering, find branches that will touch the ground. knick the branch with a sharp knife(make a diagonal cut) into the stem. dust with rooting hormone. insert a small piece of toothpick into the wound to hold it open. bury the wound in a pile of soil and water well. if your soil isn't very good you could try rooting it directly into a pot. place a rock on top of the pile of soil to hold the scion down and the dirt in place. should take a few weeks to root. greenwood cuttings; find a branch with new grown. cut it off where its still soft. cut the bottom on an angle and trim off all but two or three leaves. dip in rooting hormone. insert in a pot with potting mix and extra perlite. water well. both ways need indirect light, no full sun.
mounding is the same concept only you need a plant that has lots of stems coming from the base of the plant. knick several branches towards the base like with layering, dust with rooting hormone and stick a piece of toothpick in to hold the wound open. then mound the soil up around the base of the plant, covering all of the wounds. water well.