Apply straw mulch over the plants in the late fall, once the plants are dormant and soil temperatures are consistently below 40°F. Spring care of June-bearing cultivars begins with mulch removal in ...

Clay soils contain more than 30 percent fine clay particles Some clays swell and shrink as they wet and dry, which can add to soil fertility Clay soils take longer to warm up in spring Wet clay soils ...

But if you don't want to go that route, you can help break up the clay soil by adding organic matter to make it a more hospitable place to grow. However, there is an art to adding soil amendments ...

When planting on heavy clay soil it is always advisable to attempt some improvement of the soil, by working in organic matter. Mulch is a layer of material, at least 5cm (2in) thick, applied to the ...

Strawberries can be grown in a wide range of soils, from light sand to heavy clay ... Prepare the soil by digging over, removing any perennial weeds and adding manure. Place the strawberry ...