raspberries

How—and When—to Water Your Raspberry Plants

How—and When—to Water Your Raspberry Plants

Raspberries need consistent watering, especially during the growing season—but they hate wet feet. So it’s important to plant your raspberry plants in well-drained soil and water regularly, but not too  
Should You Fertilize Your Raspberry Plants?

Should You Fertilize Your Raspberry Plants?

Raspberries need lots of nutrients to properly grow, and fertilizers can provide the extra nutrients that raspberries need to grow quickly and fully. The use of fertilizer depends on the  
The Right Sunlight for Your Raspberry Plants

The Right Sunlight for Your Raspberry Plants

Raspberry plants thrive and fully fruit when they get lots of sunshine, at least six hours—and preferably eight—of full daily sun exposure. You’ll need to plant according to the sun’s  
Planting and Pruning Raspberries

Planting and Pruning Raspberries

Once you have your planting location, your tools and supplies, and your plants, it’s time to start your raspberry patch. Whether you're planting bare-root or potted plants, the key is  
A Word About Varieties of Raspberry Plants

A Word About Varieties of Raspberry Plants

Before choosing your raspberry plants, take a moment to consider how you will use your raspberries and the colors, flavors, and sizes you prefer. In addition to summer-bearing and ever-bearing  
Types of Raspberry Plants

Types of Raspberry Plants

Raspberries come in two main types: summer-bearing and ever-bearing. Summer-bearing raspberry plants produce fruit only in the summer.