Folks, from what I'm reading in the blueberry thread, it looks like they
would like soil that has had wood chips on it. I have a perfect place to
plant blueberry plants so as to protect them from birds. It is bordered
by chain link fence on two sides and the garage wall on another. Chicken
wire could easily be put over the chain link with another fence added on
the open end. The entire area could easily and effectively be covered by
netting to keep birds out or even a framework covered with chicken wire
which would keep squirrels out as well. It is on the north side of the
garage but is not otherwise shaded so gets early day sun but otherwise
no/little direct sun. Since blueberries grow among trees, I figured the
sun wouldn't be an issue as long as the soil and watering are right. I
have a load of wood chips next to this area now; the chips are oak and
alder. Would putting the chips on the area and planting the blueberries
there seem like a good idea?

I plan to plant some sort of berries there as it is a very out-of-the-way
place in the yard and hasn't been used for anything up until now. It
seems a perfect place for a berry patch, so would blueberries be a good
choice? I do so want some, and our climate is perfect for them.

Glenna