It’s no secret that blueberries are an antioxidant-rich superfood, but you may be surprised to learn that blueberry shrubs are also landscape superstars. Not only do they make lovely accent plants to ...

School is out, and summer is near. Here’s something else to celebrate: Blueberries — those refreshing, deeply hued orbs of sweetness — are now ripening on bushes across Louisiana. Blueberries are ...

In Louisiana, fall through early spring is the perfect time to plant a host of trees and shrubs — including blueberries. While these plants won’t bear their delicious fruit for a few more months, it’s ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blueberries are a great perennial fruit crop to grow in the home garden, as they require little space, are easy to grow and unlike ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. While Florida is known nationwide for citrus and winter vegetables, the Florida commercial blueberry industry has expanded ...

Blueberries and blackberries are now in season in our region. So, if you don’t grow your own, for the next several days they should be available at the numerous farmers’ markets. Yet another way to ...

When planting blueberry bushes, you want to get at least two cultivars. You want insects to cross-pollinate, which will help produce more berries. Sam Hall CharlotteFive June is blueberry month, so it ...

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 between 4 ...

There are fruit types that grow well in North Florida and that do not require a lot of space. For high yields they do need a spot that gets direct sun for at least half the day. An area only 10 by 10 ...