Archives for Fruits and Berries
How to Grow Blueberries Without Ignoring Soil pH
Blueberries are not hard because they are dramatic. They are hard when we ignore what they are asking for. A blueberry plant can look charming at the garden centre: tidy…
How to Grow Apples in a Small Garden
Apple trees are dangerously romantic. A blossom-covered tree in spring. Fruit hanging in autumn. A basket on your arm. A pie cooling somewhere in the distance, because apparently your fantasy…
How to Prune Apple Trees Before Spring Growth Takes Off
Pruning apple trees can feel like spring training for gardeners. You come out of winter with good intentions, a pair of pruners, and a tree that somehow made more branches…