I want to plant a blueberry bush this spring, but prior attempts have failed. I’ve read that they require acidic soil. Could ...

If you are thinking about planting blueberries next spring, now is the time to begin preparing your planting beds. Blueberries need acidic soil with a pH of about 4.5 to 5.5. Our Inland Northwest ...

Cost is a factor here. Most garden soil is not good blueberry soil, so modification of the soil is necessary. Soils with a pH greater than 7.0 will require higher rates of amendments and are not ...

If a horticulturist had a choice of any location in the country to ply his trade, where would it be? Why, right here in the Upper Midwest, of course. Sure, I was born and raised here, so I probably ...

For those who love blueberries, growing them in your garden at home can be quite exciting. Here’s how you can care for them ...

Although non-native, blueberries can be grown in eastern Kansas for gardeners willing to work and plan ahead. A relative of azaleas and rhododendrons, blueberries require an acidic pH, between 4.8 and ...

Q: I am trying to root a blueberry cutting in water. The cutting came from a loved one’s shrub. What is the best way to make sure that it will survive? Answer: Rather than rooting in water, blueberry ...

Last week, Gail F. of Edison asked about growing cranberries and blueberries. I discussed cranberry production in my last column. This week, as promised, I will discuss blueberries. Soil prep for ...

Although non-natives, blueberries can be grown in eastern Kansas for gardeners willing to work and plan ahead. A relative to azaleas and rhododendrons, blueberries require an acidic pH, between 4.8 ...

Q: I want to grow blueberries, lots of blueberries. My friends have told me that these are easy to grow and all I have to do is plant the little shrubs and stand back and harvest berries the next year ...

Rich in antioxidants, blueberries are one of the most popular berry crops among gardeners. However, the high alkaline soil condition in most Wisconsin regions isn't a favorable condition to plant ...