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How Do I Protect Blueberry Bushes From Freezing Temps?
While blueberry bushes need a chilling period to ensure a good fruit set in the spring, they still need protection from really cold weather, especially in late winter, so that the roots and tender...
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How to Grow Blueberries in Indiana Clay Soil
Indiana ranks 12th in commercial blueberry production in the United States, so it's clear that blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) can grow well in the state. The plant's need for acidic soil limits its...
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How to Transplant Wild Blueberries
Wild blueberries have great flavor and spread out from a central plant through seeds. If you want to add a wild blueberry bush to your garden, and you are thinking of transplanting one, you will need...
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How to Grow Blueberries in Wisconsin
Whether you're starting a commercial crop or planting a few bushes for your own use, blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) have the potential to thrive in Wisconsin. Though adaptable to a wide range of climates...
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How to Grow Blueberries in New Jersey
New Jersey is one of many states where the **highbush blueberry** (*Vaccinium corymbosum*) is a native species. Growing up to 6 feet tall, this blueberry bush thrives across U.S. Department of...
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How to Grow Blueberries in Idaho
Their sweet flavor and antioxidant properties make blueberries some of the most popular berries. While readily available -- both fresh and frozen -- throughout most of the year, many people prefer...
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How to Grow Blueberries in South Carolina
Blueberries (*Vaccinium spp.*) have steadily become an important crop for many southern states. Varieties that were native to that area of the country have been cultivated to grow in increasingly...
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How to Grow Blueberries in Maryland
According to the University of Maryland Cooperative Extension, blueberries were growing in the state as early as when the first settlers arrived. While it takes several years for a blueberry bush to...
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How to Grow Blueberries in Hawaii
While better known for coffee and pineapple crops, Hawaii has a mild climate and rich, fertile soil that lends itself to blueberry growth. However, blueberries are not commonly produced in Hawaii as a...
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How to Grow Blueberries in Missouri
Blueberries are notoriously picky about the soil in which they grow, and they don't particularly like the kind of soil prevalent in most of Missouri. With some careful site selection and preparation,...
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The Best Month to Plant Blueberries in Alabama
One of the easiest blueberry varieties to grow in Alabama is the Rabbiteye, which is native to the Southeastern United States. Rabbiteye and some other varieties of blueberry require little effort, yet...
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How to Care for Tif Blueberry Bushes & Climax Blueberry Bushes
Tif, or Tifblue, and Climax blueberries are varieties of rabbiteye blueberries, considered an extremely delicious species of the fruit. Rabbiteye blueberries, Vaccinium ashei, are native to the...
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Worms in Blueberries
Blueberries are delicious and nutritious. They grow easily in home gardens and orchards. Planting and cultivating instructions are included with most plants, but you may need additional help if you...
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Caterpillars that Eat Blueberry Leaves
The yellownecked caterpillar (Datana ministra) is the larval stage of a moth that affects many types of plants, including blueberry (Vaccinium L.). Though outbreaks are rarely troublesome on the many...
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How to Make Juice From Blueberries at Home
The blueberry may be small, but the fruit is packed with nutrients, including antioxidant vitamins A and C, beta carotene, fiber and potassium. The juice of the blueberry can be an easy way to reap the...
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Why Are My Blueberry Bushes Turning Yellow?
Blueberries (*Vaccinium* spp.) are generous garden plants that can offer scores of white blooms and nutritionally rich, sweet berries for years to come if planted in the right environment. Though...
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Do All Blueberries Have Worms If Not Sprayed?
Blueberries are vulnerable to pests when not treated with an insecticide. However, not all untreated blueberries have worms. Fruitworms, in particular, attack blueberry bushes and lay eggs on foliage...
View ArticleHow to Diagnose Blueberry Bush Problems
Blueberry bushes are popular both for their fruit and for their beauty. They produce fruit during the summer and flame-red foliage in the fall. These bushes can be combined with other "border" plants...
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How to Identify Wild Blueberries of Florida
Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) are native to eastern North America, including Florida. Blueberries can be found throughout the state, growing in woods and swamps, as long as the soil pH is 6.0 or higher....
View ArticleHow to Plant a Blueberry Bush
Blueberries in the market can cost as much as five dollars a pint. Depending on where you live, you can grow a blueberry bush in your own yard and reap the benefits for over twenty years! Imagine...
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How to Grow Blueberry Bushes in a Greenhouse
Blueberry bushes are part of an important industry. In the wild, blueberries support the survival of bees and some species of bears. Unfortunately, only certain zones can support a blueberry bush's...
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How to Treat Blueberry Bushes With Spots on Them
Some diseases leave indelible marks on blueberry bushes (Vaccinium spp.) from the spots they leave behind. Some spots are primarily aesthetic disfigurements, while others compromise the health of the...
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How to Plant and Care for Top Hat Blueberries
Growing top hat blueberries allows you to have fresh blueberries no matter where you live. The top hat blueberry bush is a dwarf hybrid that is 18 inches tall and wide when fully mature. Its small size...
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Blueberry Planting in Louisiana
Louisiana may not sound like blueberry (Vaccinium spp.) country to northern gardeners, but the state's berry lovers understand their backyards deliver delicious southern blueberries. Success with...
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