How to Save Strawberries in Winter: Be Sure to Cover Them as Soon as Possible

12.11.2023 17:03

Strawberry bushes are considered to be one of the most capricious plants in the garden – they require constant care and protection.

This crop can survive the winter on its own, but it would be a good idea to take some preparatory measures.

Strawberries can be mulched and covered with material that is available in one of the gardening stores.

Let's see what the expert of the online publication "Belnovosti" and agronomist Anastasia Kovrizhnykh advises to do.

How to cover strawberries in November

The rosettes of garden strawberries can be covered with “natural” material, namely spruce branches or cut raspberry branches.

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Branches of other berry bushes are also suitable - they will be able to hold back snow on the beds throughout the winter period.

Also, spruce branches are excellent in helping against the aggression of the first autumn and return spring frosts.

Strawberries will be able to easily survive the winter and delight you with a harvest in the summer.

Author: Dmitry Liskovich Internet resource editor
 
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert / Belnovosti