Is it all right to plant blueberries near black berries?
Blueberries have different requirements than blackberries. Blueberries require acid soil while blackberries prefer a more neutral soil. There is no danger of the two berries cross pollinating. TIP: Janet Carson will speak at 6:30 p.m. Monday about new trees and trees that survived the ice storm. The talk will be at the Washington County Extension Office, 2536N. McConnell Ave. in Fayetteville. Master Gardeners are admitted free, public admission is $5 Send questions and tips to Washington County Master Gardeners, 2536N McConnell Ave., Fayetteville or call 444-1755.