This way, you’ll know where you’re at and whether you need to add any ericaceous compost to the soil to give your acer its ...

The compost is also heavier, which will prevent plants from being blown over in the wind. Plants like rhododendrons, azaleas and camellias need special ericaceous compost, ideal for acid-loving ...

If you don't have suitable soil, simply grow blueberries in a pot containing ericaceous compost, giving the plants a high potash feed (such as tomato feed) occasionally during the growing season.