Blueberries require soil with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5. For soils that typically have a low organic matter content, incorporating peat moss or well-decayed pine sawdust or bark will improve plant survival and growth. Apply 3 inches to 4 …
Bye-Bye Birdie: Repelling Birds from Fruit Plantings
Birds are wonderful creatures that fill the morning air with song, eat many insects that affect our crops and our health, and usually enhance our quality of life. But, according to a report by Marvin Pritts of Cornell University, bird …
Keeping Weeds, Pests and Birds Out of Blueberries
Keep weeds, pests and birds out of your blueberries for a healthy, more productive blueberry crop.
According to David Himelrick of the LSU AgCenter, it is important for blueberry producers to practice annual weed control around blueberry plants by hand …
Soils and Composting: Composting
Compost is often one of the least expensive and most readily available forms of organic matter for use in home gardens. Compost can be purchased at retail centers, picked up from local municipalities, or made by recycling yard wastes in Soils and Composting: Soil Testing
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Taking a soil sample.
Why Is Soil Testing Important?
Plants differ with respect …
Soils and Composting: Soil Improvement
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In simple terms, gardeners may think of soil improvement as making soil favorable …