How to Prune a Blueberry Bush for a Larger Harvest

Learn how to prune a blueberry bush for a larger harvest. I walk you through pruning blueberries, no matter if you're pruning a young blueberry bush or you're needing to prune a mature blueberry bush. The best time of year to prune blueberries is in late winter or early spring before the buds break, when you can clearly see what is a blossom bud and what's a leaf bud.

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[MelissaKNorris]

Are you growing blueberries, did this pruning info help out and of course, your favorite recipe to put those blueberries in (cause that's why we grow all our own food, the delicious eating!)

[Veg]

the music is 'in-the-way' of your otherwise, very nice presentation.

[CMBgreenbird]

Lol at the pup in the background having its best day 😁

[sammerd]

This is by FAR, the best, clearest, most obvious explanation, explained in a human way. Thanks!

[Papi-nzcs]

Could you discuss how and when you fertilize your blueberry bushes? This pruning vid is the best I've seen anywhere. Very Well Done.

[lisatangen]

Really helpful information and clear video. The bonus is your dog romping in the background.

[saveyourbestlife]

Excellent video! Love to see the dog having fun as well! 🥰

[charlescoker]

You can put a sprayer on the Alcohol bottle. To get a more even coverage on the tool.

[sandyhudson]

I have 10 year old blueberry bushes I never pruned because I have been waiting for someone to show me how!! Love it and thank you! Keep up the info

[Canny-Octopus]

Thanks, good video! I read a U Maine tutorial about blueberry pruning, but couldn't see the difference between fruiting buds vs leaf buds. Your video made it really clear! The whole video was very helpful.

[eatthesunhomestead]

This is one of the best pruning videos that I've ever watched! I finally get it now. Thank you!

[gordulinaa]

Thank you SO very much for all the clear, uncomplicated information. I appreciated how you shared how to sanitize the tools, and demonstrated it, and how you explained step by step how you make each pruning decision. That’s the kind of tutorial a beginner gardener like me needs!

[melissahanley]

thanks so much for this video. I really liked how you talked through your thought process to explain which branches and canes to remove. I now feel prepared to prune my blueberry bushes for the first time.

[bonnieparker]

Great video, informative. But, please let us hear the nature sounds rather than the busy music.

[suzwilsonmusic]

Your dog! 🐾 ❤️ 😂 Great video! I learned a lot! Thank you!

[JudiStitches]

Getting ready to prune. You’ve made a great video that I actually understand and...I’m not afraid to prune now!

[gratituderanch]

I just keep the alcohol in a spray bottle and store it near my shears.

And never heard it called foil-age before. Always heard it as Fol-iage.

Really well done video. Super clear and helpful

[sherryhelling]

I loved the extra tips like the canes growing over each other. I loved how you explained and showed each step. Two thumbs up!

[lorrainebarnett]

hee hee....love the pup in the background having the time of his life with the ?chewed up basketball? Thanks! This was helpful! (and entertaining with pup romping in the background.)

[angelenerash]

Thank you for sharing! I'm new to pruning and love to watch how easy it looks. In my opinion, the background music is unnecessary. For me, it takes away from being able to focus on what you are saying. I hope this comes across helpful and not critical.