Plant blueberries in full sun
Use acidic, well-draining soil with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5
Add peat moss, pine bark, or pine needles to improve soil acidity
Water consistently to keep soil evenly moist
Mulch with pine bark, wood chips, or pine needles
Avoid letting the soil dry out completely
Fertilize with an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring
Do not overfertilize
Prune bushes in late winter or early spring
Remove dead, weak, or crowded branches
Protect plants from birds with netting
Check regularly for pests and diseases
Harvest berries when fully blue and easily detached
Plant at least two different blueberry varieties for better pollination and yield
Protect roots from extreme heat and cold
Keep weeds away from the base of the plant