These plants are very important to wildlife: their berries are relished by songbirds, game birds, bears, and small mammals; the twigs and foliage are eaten by deer and rabbits. Do blueberry bushes need to be protected from deer? It is recommended that fruit growers protect plants with a 7.5′ deerRead More →

Highbush blueberries would prefer to be planted in well-prepared soil in the ground but with proper planting and care, they can be grown in containers. Select a well-draining, large weather-proof container like a wooden barrel planter. … Use a 50-50 mix of potting soil and peat moss as your plantingRead More →