Landscape & Urban Design Issue 21 2016 | Page 28

Small Spaces Yield Big Flavor With Brazelberries ® Berry Shrubs F resh blueberries and raspberries have never been easier to grow. With new BrazelBerries®, all you need is a sunny spot big enough for a container. Patios, decks, front steps and urban balconies are perfect choices. These revolutionary berry shrubs are changing where fruit is grown. 28 Landscape & Urban Design Issue 21 Easy to grow and requiring little care, BrazelBerries thrive in containers on patios, decks and balconies They’re as decorative as they are tasty, offering compact, gorgeous foliage for any small outdoor space. And, all BrazelBerries are selfpollinating, so only one bush is needed to produce fruit. Why are BrazelBerries different? “They’ve been selected to be simple to grow, beautiful in landscapes, and delicious to eat,” says Layci Gragnani, program manager for the brand collection. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, blueberry consumption grew more than 500 percent from 1980-2010. Growing your own edibles is the perfect way to add berries to your plate and anyone from young urbanites to seasoned gardeners can grow BrazelBerries. Raspberry S hortcake™ is a dwarf- raspberry perfect for children; it’s thornless and needs no trellising. This innovative variety makes it possible for the first time to bring raspberries up on the patio. Aust suggests following these tips for bushes that will flourish in containers season after season.