Blackberry Bushes

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Choosing the best location for your Blackberry Bushes Successful cultivation of Blackberries in your garden starts with choosing the proper location. If you choose the right location, the plants will need very little assistance to thrive and provide you with many years of fruit production. Soil: Blackberries prefer soil that is fertile and well-drained. Choose a site where water does not sit after rain for extended periods. Blackberry Plants should also not be planted in extremely dry soil as this can cause drought stress and require frequent watering on the gardener's part. If you live in an area where heavy clay soil or poor drainage is a problem, it is recommended that you amend your existing soil with locally sourced compost. Proper preparation of the soil will improve your blackberry bushes' performance and promote healthy new growth every year, which will provide you with an ample crop of blackberry bushes. If you're concerned about your native soil, we suggest working with your county or state extension service. They will be able to test your soil and make recommendations based on the findings. Sunlight: Blackberries need full sun to grow and produce their best harvest. By definition, full sun is a location that gets at least six to eight hours of sunlight. Proper sunlight is vital for the tree to produce a heavy crop of fruit. Full sun also has the added benefit of helping to control fungal diseases that can affect blackberry Bushes. Leaf fungus is a problem with leaves remaining wet after extended periods of rain and damp spring weather. Planting Blackberry Bushes After you've chosen the best location for your blackberry bushes, there are a few easy steps to follow for planting your bushes. Blackberries can be planted at any time of the year as long as the soil can be worked. Step 1: Water the plant thoroughly while it is in the pot. Water until you see the water running out of the bottom of the pot. Step 2: Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot the plant is