Spoonemore recommends this culinary herb as an ideal blueberry companion. For one thing, its bushy growth can help shade blueberries at their base, which helps the blueberry bush retain moisture.

Blueberries are a great perennial fruit crop to grow in the home garden, as they require little space, are easy to grow and unlike many fruit crops, have few insect and disease challenges.

Blueberries are easy to grow, versatile and offer health benefits. They require acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.2) and consistent moisture. Highbush varieties are recommended for Ohio, with pruning ...