Acidic Soil

Question

I have heard that evergreens create an acidic soil. I wondered if this was true, and if it would work to plant some evergreens in and around my blueberry bushes to help maintain an acidic soil for them.

Answer 1

While some evergreen plants may help acidify the soil, it isn't really a reliable way to ensure that your blueberries will get enough. For more information, these articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/lower-soil-ph-blueberries.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/blueberries/blueberry-fertilizer.htm