How Do You Winter Over Blackberry Plants In Pots?
Blackberries are a very hardy plant, and a favorite among home-growers and gardeners. These berries have a very sweet taste, and have become very popular in cooking and as raw snacks. Blackberry vines grow and produce fruit in summer. Their beautiful foliage can be used year-round as landscaping. During the winter, however, they must be protected from cold temperatures and wind. Move the potted blackberries into a barn or shed, if it’s available. This way the plants can go dormant over the winter and be protected from wind and freezing temperatures. If you do not have a shed available, plan to mulch your blackberry plants. Spread hay, straw or grass cuttings generously over the plants, using your hands or a shovel. Even out the mulch with a rake. You should end with a 4-inch layer of mulch on top of your plants. Mulch after the first freeze of the year. This timing will depend on your region’s climate. Place a layer of plastic over the mulch to hold the mulch down. Use something simple
