While the practice is generally more trouble than it’s worth, one reason to do so is to get different varieties.

Strawberries can be grown in a wide range of soils, from light sand to heavy clay. However, waterlogging will cause the fruits to become diseased and the plant to rot. The ideal soil is well ...

"These reliable strawberries grow larger than alpine," she says. "The live plant route is best for these two—planting from seed takes too long." There are other options outside of the ...

Spring is the perfect time to sow a wide variety of vegetables and fruits in preparation for the warmer months ahead.

We got a reasonable crop in both the first and second years of growing, but we did lose quite a few strawberries to slugs and other pests. Pros It keeps moisture in the soil around the plant and ...

Strawberries came to mind as they are cold-hardy plants, and late January through mid-March is the ideal time to plant this low-spreading fruit. Many gardeners may not realize strawberry plants ...

Containers should be at least 12 inches deep and 18 to 24 inches wide. The compact nature of the strawberry plant makes it a good choice for vertical gardening. Strawberry towers with deep ...