Limited outdoor space doesn't mean giving up fresh berries. With the right conditions and simple care, you can enjoy ...
You've just enjoyed a sweet summer strawberry harvest after working hard to care for your crop in the spring. While your plants are finished fruiting, you're not done with strawberry care quite yet.
Strawberry plants (Fragaria x ananassa) are a fantastic low-effort crop to grow at home. They are a fairly hardy perennial that comes back year after year to produce fresh fruit for you to enjoy.
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 ...
Strawberries are a fantastic choice for container gardening. Their compact, fast-growing nature lets you enjoy fresh berries in small spaces. Whether in hanging baskets, window boxes, or pots, these ...
Few can resist the allure of fresh strawberries — they’re an early summer treat for many. Luckily, cultivating these delectable fruits is relatively easy. With full sun, well-drained soil and just a ...
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 ...
If you've tasted a locally grown strawberry, I don't need to convince you of their superiority. If you're still eating supermarket berries, stop and head to your nearest strawberry farm stand.
That’s Dan Jaffe Wilder’s response to the resource-hogging and pollution of the traditional lawn. Wilder started his horticultural career while he was completing a degree in botany at the University ...
Grow delicious strawberries in your home garden, even on a balcony. Choose suitable varieties like Albion or Seascape and plant them in wide, well-draining pots with a good soil mix. Ensure 4-6 hours ...
CORVALLIS — Oregon is one of the best places to grow strawberries, and early spring is the time to plant new strawberry plants. Gardeners in Oregon can choose from several flavorful cultivars, or ...