Once temperatures drop, garden maintenance usually slows down, but there are many plants that are still responding to changing conditions in the weather. Behind the scenes, roots and soil continue to ...

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 ...

Blueberries are a superfood that has rocketed in popularity in recent years thanks to the high levels of nutrients packed into those small berries. The fruits are simple to grow at home and, although ...

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 ...

WITH THE ADVENT of March, many jobs and chores are beginning to grow faster than your lawn or weeds. All too soon the dry weather of summer and our newly planted trees, bushes and shrubs will want ...

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 ...

Sweet, juicy blueberries aren’t just delicious. They are rich in nutrients, antioxidants, fiber and vitamins. Fortunately, for very little effort, blueberries are easy to grow—if you have the right ...

Of the many privileges of gardening on the North Coast, puttering about in the fall is one of the best. These days the blueberry bushes are turning a riot of colors — red, yellow, purple. Soon, the ...