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Growing Serviceberries

Planting shrubs with edible berries is a very popular thing to do at this time. If you are wanting something a little out of the ordinary, try planting a serviceberry (also called saskatoon or juneberry). The berries resemble blueberries , but have a distict flavor of their own. The most popular varieties...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-16-2009
Berry Production On Mulberry Plants

Mulberry trees make a good edition to your landscape, especially if you are looking for something that produces an edible berry. The fruit can be eaten fresh or used to make jams and jellies. Red mulberry , black mulberry, and white mulberry are the types of mulberry trees, however the color doesn't...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-15-2009
How and When To Prune Blueberry Bushes

Pruning is necessary to maintain the health of your blueberry bushes . However, you must be careful as pruning can directly effect the fruit production of your plant. Pruning is best done when the bush is dormant, either in the late fall or the early spring. Spring is often the preferred time because...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-13-2009
How Pruning Will Effect Your Blueberry Bush

For many bushes and shrubs , pruning is only preformed to remove damaged canes and for shaping purposes. When it comes to blueberries , pruning contributes to the overall health of the plant including berry production. Knowing how pruning will effect your bush can help you get a better crop from your...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-12-2009
Getting Your Blueberry Plants Started

In order to get a good start on your blueberry bushes , you will want to start by picking out a good location. Blueberry bushes like sunny areas (at least 6 hours a day). The soil should be moist, well drained and slightly acidic (pH levels between 4.5 and 5.0 are ideal). Once you have your area selected...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-08-2009
Is the Ash Leaf Spirea a fast growing shrub?

Ash Leaf Spirea is a fast growing plant that has large plumes of creamy white flowers in June. These grow atop the deep green, fern-like foliage. The blooms start out like large cones made up of small snow-white globes, then burst into soft featheriness. They are most plentiful late spring and throughout...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 10-06-2009
Best Soil For Blueberries

Are you thinking of adding some Jersey Blueberries to your garden? Maybe you want to grow some Northblue Berries for fresh eating in July. If you are thinking of adding blueberry bushes to your garden, it is a good idea to check your soil before doing any planting. Blueberry shrubs can be a little picky...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-06-2009
Highbush Vs. Lowbush Blueberries

When researching blueberries , you might run across the terms "highbush" and "lowbush" to describe the type of blueberry bush or plant. These terms refer to the two types of species of blueberry plants. Both varieties are closely related as they are in the same genus ( Vaccinium ...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 10-02-2009
Growing the Productive, Reliable Gooseberry Plant

The Gooseberry bush usually has thorny, arching branches, but some new varieties are thornless. Depending on the cultivar, some plants can reach a height of 20 feet. Choose a sunny location that has good air movement to reduce disease problems. Gooseberries can be long lived if the soil well prepared...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-22-2009
Will Button Bush thrive in very wet areas?

The Button Bush is a handsome ornamental suited for wet soils. It prefers moist situations, not dry tolerant, and best used for naturalizing in wet areas. This bush even grows well in sunny meadows that have plenty of water lurking under the surface. Extremely tolerant of flooding and variable water...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-15-2009

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