Protect garden plants from cold temperatures, drying winds, and occasional freezes by providing insulation, protecting roots, ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

Tropicals and annual plants need to be winterized before frosts hit. Many perennials, trees, and shrubs can be winterized late in the season. Water plants until the ground freezes and add mulch, ...

Lots of strawberry seedlings freshly planted in a long raised garden bed in a backyard. - KELENY/Shutterstock Few berry-producing bushes are more perfect for any yard than plump, red strawberries.