You might be surprised to learn that strawberries are perennials that can produce tasty harvests year after year, but only if ...

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 ...

I got an email this week from one of my readers about her three rows of strawberries. She asked if there was anything special they would need to do for the winter months for her new strawberries to do ...

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 ...

I am getting questions about when to prune raspberries — spring or fall? To be clear, this is not the same thing as getting rid of the canes that produced this year. They are finished and should be ...

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 ...

As winter and colder weather slowly approach, start thinking about how to take care of your plants so they survive to spring. Christopher Burtt, the urban horticulture extension agent for Berkeley, ...

Q • We bought a three-tiered, round strawberry planter last year that accommodates 50 plants. The plants grew well this year; however, the grassy weeds also took hold and pretty much took over the ...

Winter is coming, and who knows how cold it will get. If we experience a freeze with temperatures down to at least 32°F, here is information on protecting your plants. When a freeze is forecasted, ...