Mulch with pine needles, wood chips, or shredded bark.
Helps retain moisture and maintain soil acidity.
5. Watering
Keep soil evenly moist, especially during fruiting.
Avoid overwatering – blueberries dislike wet feet.
Clever Method #1: Propagate Blueberries from Cuttings
Here’s the trick that can save you a fortune: you can create endless blueberry plants for free from an existing bush!
How to Take Hardwood Cuttings
When: Late winter or early spring while plants are dormant.
Steps:
Select healthy, one-year-old wood about 6 inches long.
Make a clean cut just below a leaf node.
Remove any flower buds.
Dip the cut end in rooting hormone (optional but helpful).
Plant in a pot of peat moss and perlite or directly in garden soil.
Keep moist but not soggy.
Roots develop in 3–6 months.
How to Take Softwood Cuttings
When: Late spring to early summer.
Steps:
Take new growth cuttings 4–6 inches long.
Remove lower leaves.
Dip in rooting hormone.
Place in humid environment (plastic dome or bag).
Keep soil moist and shaded.
Roots appear in 4–8 weeks.
Benefits of Propagation:
Save money – no need to buy new bushes.
Replace old or damaged plants.
Share plants with friends or family.
Expand your berry patch easily!
Clever Method #2: Layering
Another foolproof propagation method:
