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 ...

Q: I think it's about time to boost the soil acidity around my blueberry bushes. I put peat and sulfur in the original soil mixture when I planted them about three years ago. We got a handful of ...

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 ...

If you want to grow your own blueberries, keep in mind that the soil pH in Kansas City will be your biggest challenge. Amending soil often involves not only adding sulfur to the ground, but also peat ...

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 ...

Sheriden Hansen of USU Extension is here to teach us about growing blueberries in Utah. If you asked most gardeners in Utah about growing blueberries here, they'd tell you it's not easy. Blueberries ...

Blueberry plants are easy to grow, making them perfect for gardeners of all levels. But if you're after plump, juicy berries, using the right fertilisers at the right time is key. The experts say to ...

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 ...

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 ...

With the onset of the warmer season, one fruiting shrub that is often sought yet rarely achieved successfully in the Kansas City area may once again be finding its way onto the wish list of ...