Answer: One last gardening chore before you can cozy up in front of the fireplace and browse through the incoming gardening catalogs is tucking in the strawberries with a layer of mulch for the winter ...

It’s time to think about protecting strawberry plants from the winter elements. Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explain how to properly mulch strawberries to provide ...

Make your plants healthy and happy (and your life easier) by choosing the best mulch for your landscape. The right mulch will help your plants and trees stay healthy by retaining soil moisture and ...

June-bearing strawberry plants that have good winter protections with mulch or row cover will have plenty of blooms in the late spring and early summer. Strawberry flowers can be damaged by late ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Winter is not necessarily a time associated with gardening. However, whether you are cultivating cold-hardy crops, preparing your garden for ...

Planting flowers, perennials, shrubs and trees without mulching is rather like getting dressed for an evening event without combing your hair. Mulch is the finishing touch that makes flower beds look ...

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 are in front yards. The most compelling ...

Q: Can I mulch my strawberry bed now? I have a lot of weeds that are starting to grow. Answer: Yes, you can mulch your strawberry bed now. You will need to pull all the existing weeds before adding ...