The growing season may be winding down for the year, but that doesn’t mean that planting time is through. Cool autumn days are perfect for planting many perennials, including most of our favorite ...

Botanists classify berries into a wide range of types – a true berry is a fruit formed by a single flower with seeds embedded ...

This undated photo shows clove currant flowers in New Paltz, N.Y. Attractive flowers are just one of the assets of clove currant; the flowers are also extremely fragrant and go on to yield tasty, dark ...

There are many excellent companions for blueberries, but plants that take up too much space or need more alkaline soils ...

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.

1. Check the soil pH. It should be in the 6.2-6.6 range. 2. Add organic matter to the planting hole – peat moss or compost. 3. Plant bud union 4"-5" above the ground to keep the tree dwarf. 4. Put ...

No need to choose between planting either an ornamental or a fruiting bush in your yard. Plant both with a single plant. Many berry bushes are pretty enough to be grown as landscape plants. Let’s ...