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  • 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
  • The Basics of Blueberries

    Small fruits and vegetables are very popular right now. It is rewarding to care for a plant and have it give back by providing you with a tasty treat. Some plants are harder than others to maintain. If easy is what you are after, then you might want to think about growing blueberries . They are relatively...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-26-2009
  • Cardinal Candy Viburnums Berry Production

    For most species of viburnum , cross pollination is required for berry production. However there are self-fertile cultivars available, such as the Cardinal Candy ( Viburnum dilatatum 'Cardinal Candy' ) . This species can benefit from cross pollination with another variety, but will bear on its...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-16-2009
  • How Do I Get Fruit From My Paw Paw Tree?

    The Paw Paw tree ( Asimina triloba ) is an interesting specimen and it's unique fruits make it a popular choice for planting. The fruits of this native, North American tree have been enjoyed by many people. However, people often have problems with the trees fruiting and wonder what they can do go...
    Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 08-02-2009
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