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Fertilizing Blackberry Plants - Learn When To Fertilize Blackberry Bushes
You don't begin fertilizing blackberry plants until 3-4 weeks after the setting of new plants. Fertilize after growth starts. Use a complete fertilize...
Blackberry Bushes In Winter - How To Protect Blackberry Plants
Lay them on the ground and tuck them in for the winter with a thick layer of mulch. Erect canes are hardier (survive cold better) than trailing ones a...
Blackberry Companion Plants What To Plant With Blackberry Bushes
Consider mint (Mentha spp.), lemon balm (Melissa Officinalis), or chives (Allium schoenoprasum) as companion plants for blackberry bushes.What plants ...
What Blackberries Are Invasive How To Control Blackberry Plants
Herbicides used to control wild blackberry during the growing season include glyphosate, dicamba, dicamba/2,4-D combinations, and triclopyr. Of these,...
Watering Blackberries - When To Water Blackberry Bushes
Water more frequently for 2-3 weeks after planting. As a rule of thumb, the top inch of soil is moist during the first 2-3 weeks. Watering after first...
Propagating Blackberries - Rooting Blackberries From Cuttings
By Stem Cutting: My favorite way to get new blackberry plants is by rooting cuttings. Cut some 4- to 6-inch pieces off the tips of blackberry canes an...
Reasons For Berry Problems With A Blackberry Plant
Some pests like thrips, mites and raspberry fruitworm beetles can also cause a fruiting problem with a blackberry plant. Check the bush carefully, par...
Blackberry Pruning - How To Trim Blackberry Bushes
Use sharp, clean pruning shears to cut the canes to about 24 inches. If the canes are shorter than 24 inches, simply cut off the top inch or so. Durin...
Blackberry Plant Care Information On Growing Blackberry Bushes
Blackberry Plant Care Water regularly; provide an inch (2.5 cm.) of water per week depending upon weather conditions. Allow 3-4 new canes per plant to...
