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 ...

Soil matters if you want to get a good berry harvest and not just a lot of foliage. Luckily, you can make your own mixture ...

Whether you choose to grow traditional blueberry varieties or the unique Pink Lemonade variety, these shrubs are easy to grow in the garden or in containers. In every USDA hardiness zone, the bushes ...

Weeds are a widespread problem for the blueberry industry, particularly in young plantings when bushes are not fully established and most susceptible to competition. Weed control is even more of a ...

Strawberry plants can struggle for reasons that aren't always obvious, and one overlooked seasonal habit may be affecting how ...

Question: Does putting mulch around my garden plants help them or prevent the soil from warming up or getting moisture from rainfall or irrigation? How do I know how much to mulch? I use compost and ...

Over the years, I’ve had many questions from readers about using pine straw as a mulch in the vegetable garden. Is it a good idea? Let’s cover some of the basics. Mulching is a long-established ...

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 ...

No need to choose between planting either an ornamental or a fruiting bush in your yard. Plant both with a single plant! Many berry bushes are pretty enough to be grown as landscape plants. Let’s ...