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Drew Swainston

What to Do With Strawberry Plants in April – 5 Key Tasks for Huge Harvests and Sweeter Fruits This Summer

A white box of ripe, freshly-picked strawberries sits among the foliage of strawberry plants.

April can be a make-or-break month to set up your strawberry plants for summer. If you wonder what to do with strawberry plants in April that will make a big difference, here are five key tasks you need to know.

It is a time to tidy and weed beds, fertilize and mulch plants, and even protect the delicate flowers from late frosts. Following these steps in early spring will reward you with healthier plants, larger harvests, and bigger, sweeter strawberries come summer.

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