Growing blueberries here on the North Coast is so natural. After all, we have the native huckleberries, closest cousins of blueberries, thriving in local native habitats. So, if you have blueberries ...

Pruning blueberry bushes can be tricky since different plants have different needs, but here's one thing you need to know ...

Q. I want to grow blueberries and I'm wondering when is the best time to plant. Are there certain types of blueberries I should grow? A. Blueberries are best planted from late fall until early spring.

Blueberries are one of the easiest, most productive types of fruit you can grow at home, and research indicates they have all kinds of health benefits. North shore soils are often acidic enough for ...

Plant blueberry bushes in containers to best control acidity in the soil. Soil for blueberries needs to be acidic, compared to the traditional soil in our area that is alkaline. Use peat moss-based ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Blueberry plants (Vaccinium spp.) can be grown in most parts of the United States, and ...

Blueberries are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat. These delicious fruits are packed with antioxidants, vitamin C and fiber. They are perfect for eating raw as healthy snacks, or making ...

After reading the tout for new selections of blueberries from the Southern Living Plant Collection in the Editor’s Letter of our March 2019 issue, my dad needed no further convincing that the ‘Takes ...

1. Check the soil pH. It should be in the 6.2-6.6 range. 2. Add organic matter to the planting hole – peat moss or compost. 3. Plant bud union 4"-5" above the ground to keep the tree dwarf. 4. Put ...

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 ...

Florida's blueberry industry has seen significant growth, producing over 20 million pounds annually. Southern highbush and rabbiteye are the two main blueberry types grown in Florida, each with ...

Blueberry bushes are relatively compact and do not occupy as much space as fruit trees, so they fit into almost any situation. They are attractive, and they don't require a lot of spraying for insect ...