A hand picking a blueberry from a bush - Kativ/Getty Images Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) are some of the most coveted fruit-bearing bushes you can have in a home garden. Not only are these bushes ...
Blueberries are a favorite berry bush for many gardeners. Learning how to grow blueberries is simple and straightforward, they can grow in small spaces, and the reward of tasty fruit each year makes ...
Picking fresh berries from the garden is always exciting, especially when you have put time and energy into looking after the plant. If you have a bush in your garden or are growing blueberries in ...
Prune blueberry bushes in winter to shape growth and improve air flow while dormant. Prune according to the bush's age to build strong roots early and renew fruiting canes later. Pruning boosts berry ...
Stormy weather or not, now is the time to get out into the garden and prune blueberry bushes. Blueberries are a common, popular food crop that many North Coast gardeners like to grow. But, one thing ...
Blueberries are a delicious and nutritious addition to any garden or farm, but to keep your bushes productive and healthy, proper pruning is essential. Many growers overlook this crucial task, leading ...
If there is one garden task that scares home gardeners the most, it is pruning their blueberry bushes. Most think they will not get a good crop of berries if a bush is pruned. The plants get minimally ...
CORVALLIS – Moderate pruning of highbush blueberries done every year can make the difference between a mediocre and a bumper crop – and produce higher quality berries. Highbush blueberry, a native of ...
Freezing temperatures can damage the root system of blueberries, leading to plant death. Cover roots with mulch or protective wrappings for container plants to prevent excessively cold soil. Winter is ...
Following is the latest in the series by Linn County Master Gardener, Lisa Slattery, on pruning in Iowa home gardens: This week we're talking about blueberries, which I absolutely love! My love affair ...