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Strawberry Planting Guide: How to Get Your Plants Ready for Fall Strawberries are one of those garden plants that can reward you long after summer begins to wind down. As temperatures start changing, fall is an important time to prepare strawberry plants for healthy roots, winter protection, and the next growing season. Whether you already have strawberries growing in your garden or you're planning to add new plants, a little fall preparation can make a big difference. The most important things to focus on are plant health, soil moisture, spacing, weeds, feeding, and winter protection. But there is one important...

Bare Root Plants: What They Are & How to Plant Them Successfully Buying a plant without a pot or soil may seem unusual at first. But bare root plants are a practical and often economical way to add trees, shrubs, perennials, strawberries, and other plants to your garden. Instead of arriving in a container filled with growing media, bare root plants are shipped with the soil removed from around their roots. Many are shipped while dormant, which makes them easier to transport and handle during the appropriate planting season. The key to success is simple: keep the roots from drying...