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Tips for growing, pruning and picking your best-ever raspberry crop
Raspberries are a great option for the lifestyle block. Ben looks at how to get the best production. Words: Ben Gaia You don’t need to have a large garden plot or a block to grow raspberries. Many people choose to grow raspberry plants along a property fence line or the side of a deck, or as an edible hedge. 1. Soil They perform best in well-drained soil. If yours is heavy clay or sand, feed it with composted manure at the time of planting. Good soil preparation is essential to keep your…
