A reader recently asked whether there was anything special she needed to do during the winter months for her new strawberries to do well. There is in fact some special care that you need to take ...

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.

Strawberries thrive in containers thanks to their shallow roots. Strawberries are a fantastic choice for container gardening. Their compact, fast-growing nature lets you enjoy fresh berries in small ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Forget about those bland berries at the supermarket; you’ll never taste a strawberry as sweet and ...

Your strawberry patch has a secret bodyguard - and it's sitting in your spice rack. This herb does more than flavor dinner; it keeps your berries safe, too.

If you want the sweet satisfaction of harvesting your own sun-ripened berries from the garden this summer, then strawberries are the perfect place to start. Strawberries are easy-to-grow, even from ...

Q: I started a couple small rows of June bearing strawberries and am wondering what is the best way to keep weeds out of the rows and around the plants. What is the best mulch to use for summer and ...

Who doesn’t like strawberries? What’s especially nice about growing strawberries is that it’s a relatively low maintenance endeavor. Not many disease issues and not a big target for insects, although ...

Fans of the red fruit can rejoice, as the season to plant strawberries is just around the corner. As well as being sweet and delicious, strawberries are very easy to grow and make for an affordable ...

Question: Winter has really hit. Is there anything special we need to do (or should have done) to our everbearing strawberries to make sure they survive the winter well? Ours still have strawberries ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Given how quickly strawberries begin to bear fruit and how easily they are grown, it’s a wonder that strawberry beds aren’t as common in backyards as lawns ...

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 ...