To prune blueberry bushes effectively, gather sharp pruning shears and long-handled loppers. Sharp tools make clean cuts and minimize plant damage. Wear gardening gloves to protect your hands from ...

Why You Should Prune Your Blueberry Bushes The most plump and delicious blueberries are harvested from the upper half of the bush on the upright growth of 2- to 4-year-old canes. Renewal pruning ...

For the first two or three years of a blueberry's life it's not necessary to prune it much, apart from keeping the plant tidy. After this, blueberries need regular pruning to maintain plant vigour ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. When should blueberry bushes be pruned? Why is pruning necessary? Blueberry bushes should be pruned while dormant, January to early March.