| I have tried to grow blueberries near the foundation of my house and each time they died shortly after planting. Am I doing anything wrong? What can I do to improve my chances if I try again? They were planted with full sun exposure. |
| than berries. About a month after planting apply a fertilizer designed for "acid-loving" plants (like rhododendrons) in a circle 15-18 inches from the plant. In later years you can feed them again after bud-break. Hopefully, this will get those blueberries back in your garden plan. Before we moved, I used to have blueberries in my foundation plantings. I loved the red branches in winter and the berries were wonderful. When you're ready for a "crash course" in pruning come visit us again! than berries. About a month after planting apply a fertilizer designed for "acid-loving" plants (like rhododendrons) in a circle 15-18 inches from the plant. In later years you can feed them again after bud-break. Hopefully, this will get those blueberries back in your garden plan. Before we moved, I used to have blueberries in my foundation plantings. I loved the red branches in winter and the berries were wonderful. When you're ready for a "crash course" in pruning come visit us again! |
