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  Backyard Berries

  Berries and other so-called small fruits generally don't require as much space as full-size fruit trees, and by growing several different types, you can enjoy home-grown fruit from early summer through late fall.
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  Protecting Berries from Birds

  If you're trying to keep birds from your crops, any scare device will work for a few days. But the most effective technique is exclusion.
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  Growing Berries and Asparagus in Raised Beds

  Dreaming of a backyard berry patch? An asparagus bed? Start with a raised bed. A raised bed isolates the perennial crop from invasive weeds and grasses that might creep into the growing area. All have shallow roots that don't compete well with weeds and that can be damaged by aggressive weeding tools.

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