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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Grow your own personal berry patch.

After learning about how blueberries are a healthful superfood and that they can grow in Iowa, many gardeners set out to try to grow them in their own landscapes. However, it takes some planning to be ...

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 ...

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 ...

Think of your indoor and outdoor plants a little bit like Goldilocks: They need a just-right potting mix or soil to help them really thrive. And although the words “potting mix” and “potting soil” are ...

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 ...

In Louisiana, fall through early spring is the perfect time to plant a host of trees and shrubs — including blueberries.