Growing blueberries is no different and getting a blueberry bush to fruit comes with its own hurdles. Blueberries are native to North America and grow best in higher temperatures where they get ...

Gardeners with alkaline soils can still grow blueberries in the home garden if they commit to lowering the soil pH in the root zone of their plants. This can be done with applications of elemental ...

All you need is acid soil (a pH of 4.5-5.5 is ideal), so if your soil isn't quite acidic enough you can grow a blueberry bush in a pot with ericaceous compost. Blueberry bushes thrive best in ...

There is a group of plants classified as acid-loving that include shrubs, trees, flowers, fruits and berries as well as ground covers. Acid-loving plants thrive in acidic soil (soil pH range ...

As summer approaches and the heat waves join, a refreshing berry is always a good snack. Here's how to get a juicy fruit in your home garden.

Blueberries can also be grown in large pots, which makes lowering soil pH easier than when plants are grown in the ground. It is best to amend the soil pH the fall before planting blueberries as ...