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Picking Blackberries: How and When to Harvest
Harvesting blackberries isn’t complicated, but it can be a prickly task! Make the most of your summer blackberry harvest by picking only the best berries on your plant. While it may be tempting to harvest as soon as they appear, there is a trick to plucking the best fruit at its peak. Read our top…
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Learn About Brambles: the Marvelous Plants of the Rubus Genus
Brambles can be a marvelous addition to your yard or a hideous curse, depending on what you’re dealing with. Whether you’re thinking about planting something in the Rubus genus in your garden or you’re trying to manage some unwelcome canes, it helps to understand these plants. Learn all you need to know in our guide.…
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Primocane vs. Floricane: How to Distinguish Between Berry Canes
Are you confused by the tags on cane berry plants at the nursery, like raspberries and blackberries? You’re not alone. “Primocane-bearing” and “floricane-fruiting” are handier terms for making purchase and management decisions when you know what they mean. All is explained, including why it matters, in this guide. The post Primocane vs. Floricane: How to…
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When and How to Fertilize Blackberries
If you’re growing blackberries, knowing how and when to fertilize is one of the most important parts of raising these fantastic brambles. If you can nail the process of fertilizing you can pretty much guarantee a massive harvest. Learn how and when to fertilize your blackberry bushes in this guide. Read more now. The post…
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When and How to Winterize Blackberries
Blackberries are generally tough and adaptable, and they can be pretty easy to forget about while you focus on the more fussy plants in the garden. These brambles can still benefit from some preparation ahead of the cold months to ensure they come back strong in spring. Learn how to winterize blackberries in this guide.…
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How to Grow and Care for Blackberry Bushes
Nothing is dreamier than the idea of stepping out into your blackberry patch on a dewy morning to pick berries for your breakfast. Turn the dream into a reality with the help of our guide to growing and caring for blackberry bushes. Learn about the history, cultivation, and care of these popular fruits. Read more…