My strawberry bed has become so crowded with plants that it is no longer producing much fruit. Is this a good time to start a new bed? It is true that strawberry beds become so clogged with plants ...

Hands holding fresh-picked strawberries in front of the plant - Bigc Studio/Shutterstock Nothing says spring like the first bite of a fresh strawberry straight from the garden. With many varieties ...

Strawberries are a hugely popular crop, commonly propagated from an existing plant by splitting the crown or via runners. A slightly more uncommon method sees growers use their own strawberries to ...

Fresh, ripe strawberries are a favorite with just about everybody. If you want in on the action, this is a great time to plant them into your garden. Strawberries are best planted from late October ...

Strawberries don’t need a backyard to thrive. With just sun, soil and a little attention, they grow just as well in raised beds as they do in buckets on a balcony. This makes them a perfect pick for ...

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Strawberries are perennial plants that grow from crowns. They produce some of the first fruits in spring and can provide a crop for many years once you understand how to grow and care for the plants.

If you saw my strawberry bed, you might think I don’t like strawberries. The leaves have been lopped off, some plants were ripped out of the ground, and those that remain are partially buried in dirt.

You can bring in new plants if you are worried about disease, or you can lift and replant the runners that your own plants have been sending out. Why you should move your strawberry bed As per The ...

Winterize strawberries after several frosts, before the ground freezes—typically in November or December. In-ground plants need pruning, fertilizer, and a 3–5 inch mulch layer to protect crowns ...