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The Ultimate Guide to Growing Blackberries

Blackberries are nutritious fruits classified by growth habit (erect, semi-erect, trailing; thornless options). They need full sun, well-drained soil, consistent watering, and critical pruning (floricane/primocane types). Harvest when black & plump. Versatile for fresh eating, desserts, jams, or freezing.
by Phil Chester
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The Ornamental Pear: Beauty, Benefits, and Banes

Ornamental pear trees offer 4-season appeal: white spring flowers (fishy scent), green summer leaves, vibrant fall color. Small, inedible fruit. Low maintenance & adaptable, but 'Bradford' is highly invasive. Consider newer cultivars like 'Cleveland Select'. Short lifespan (15-25 yrs).
by Phil Chester
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Japanese Acers: Cultivating Seasonal Splendour

Japanese Acers are versatile trees prized for delicate, varied leaves displaying spectacular seasonal colours (green, red, gold, crimson). They offer year-round interest with diverse bark and forms. They need well-drained, acidic soil, morning sun, and afternoon shade. Ideal for any...
by Phil Chester
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Espalier: The Ancient Art of Training Trees for Beauty and Bounty

Espalier is an ancient art training plants (often fruit trees like apples/pears) flat against a support. It saves space, boosts fruit quality & yields, improves air circulation, and adds aesthetic value. Common forms include cordon & fan. It requires patience,...
by Phil Chester
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Sorbus: The Beautiful and Beneficial Rowan and Mountain Ash

Sorbus (Rowan/Mountain Ash) are diverse, ornamental trees/shrubs known for attractive foliage, white flowers, & vibrant berries crucial for wildlife. Native to the Northern Hemisphere, they're hardy, low-maintenance, & thrive in various conditions, offering beauty & ecological value to landscapes.
by Phil Chester
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The Versatile Beauty of Crabapple Trees

Crabapple trees offer multi-seasonal beauty with stunning spring flowers (pollinator-friendly), vibrant fall fruit (wildlife food/jellies), and attractive foliage. These adaptable, small-to-medium ornamentals thrive in full sun. Select disease-resistant varieties for low maintenance & ecological benefit.
by Phil Chester
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The Enduring World of Grape Vines

Grape vines (Vitis spp.), ancient fruit crops grown for wine, table use, & more, need warm climates, sun, & well-drained soil. Pruning, trellising, & pest management are crucial for quality & yield. Harvested in late summer/early autumn, grapes are versatile...
by Phil Chester
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Growing and Harvesting Blackcurrants: A Complete Guide

Grow nutritious blackcurrants: plant in sun/part shade & well-drained soil. Water, mulch, fertilize, & prune 1-2 yr old wood annually for abundant fruit. Watch for pests/diseases. Harvest dark, plump berries in summer for jams, pies, or freezing.
by Phil Chester
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