All grapes vines will need some sort of support, either a fence, an arbor or a trellis. Doing this makes it easier to harvest and prune your vines. Now is the time to prepare your soil and install ...

To give your grapes the best chance of producing fruit quickly and growing well, be sure to place them in a full sun location ...

A quick soil test is to dig a hole 12 inches square and 6 inches deep. Count the earthworms. If you have 15 or more your soil is perfect for growing nearly anything.

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If you’re unsure of your soil type or condition, you can invest in a soil test kit, such as MySoil Soil Test Kit ($29.99, Amazon). This also indicates pH level, and what nutrients your soil is ...

• In early spring, purchase bare-rooted plants; if potted grapevines are selected, plant them in May or June. • Trim roots to 6-12 inches. • Soak the vines in water for 3-4 hours.

The art of gardening requires simulating in your backyard what happens naturally in the wild. With domesticated soil and plants, this can be a pretty delicate process—both for your plants and ...

Soil is a key ingredient in any backyard garden, so it’s important to make sure it’s the healthiest it can be. That’s why longtime gardeners – and soil science experts – recommend testing.

When we think of growing grapes, we might recall the expansive vineyards growing in California wine country or a backyard grape vine somewhere on the mainland. Gerry had his first viticulture ...