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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

How to protect blueberry bushes in winter – 6 ways to shield plants from frost, snow, and winds

Ripe blueberries growing on a bush.

Blueberries are a superfood that has rocketed in popularity in recent years thanks to the high levels of nutrients packed into those small berries. The fruits are simple to grow at home and, although many blueberry varieties are very hardy, it may be beneficial to know how to protect blueberry bushes in winter in colder climates.

Growing blueberries is usually an enjoyable and fairly fuss-free experience. The most important points to get right are giving plants a sunny, sheltered growing site and moist, acidic soil. I have grown blueberries in the ground, raised beds, and pots, and enjoyed good fruit on blueberry bushes in all those scenarios.

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