To prune overgrown blueberry bushes, trim half of the oldest canes down to the ground to encourage new branches to grow.

Key Takeaways Freezing temperatures can damage the root system of blueberries, leading to plant death.Cover roots with mulch or protective wrappings for container plants to prevent excessively cold ...

A hand picking a blueberry from a bush - Kativ/Getty Images Blueberries (Vaccinium spp.) are some of the most coveted fruit-bearing bushes you can have in a home garden. Not only are these bushes ...

If there is one garden task that scares home gardeners the most, it is pruning their blueberry bushes. Most think they will not get a good crop of berries if a bush is pruned. The plants get minimally ...

Stormy weather or not, now is the time to get out into the garden and prune blueberry bushes. Blueberries are a common, popular food crop that many North Coast gardeners like to grow. But, one thing ...

Blueberries are a delicious and nutritious addition to any garden or farm, but to keep your bushes productive and healthy, proper pruning is essential. Many growers overlook this crucial task, leading ...

PORT ANGELES — An annual pruning regimen, local Master Gardeners note, is needed to encourage strong new growth and promote good berry production. Commonly used pruning techniques, however, can be ...

June is blueberry month, so it’s the best time to visit U-Pick farms near the Triangle and then spend some time in the kitchen cooking and baking your berries. (And, let’s face it, eating them by the ...

Eugene, who didn’t wish to provide his last name, works at Samascott in Kinderhook pruning blueberry bushes. Brian Samascott shows Isavel how to prune a blueberry bush. The bushes are about 20 years ...

Q. I want to grow blueberries and I'm wondering when is the best time to plant. Are there certain types of blueberries I should grow? A. Blueberries are best planted from late fall until early spring.