What's more, they're made of plastic-coated steel, which means they won't rust and can last nearly forever. I also deadheaded some container-grown plants, all of which require a thick layer of mulch to keep them from drying out too quickly in the heat of summer. I had hoped to mow the lawn, but the dew was still too thick, and mowing a wet lawn results in a clogged mower deck. I used my time instead checking my new strawberry crop. Although tiny, they are without a doubt the sweetest-tasting strawberries I've ever popped in my mouth.
Alpine berries require the same care as their larger cousins.
To get more plants, allow the runners to grow, select the healthiest-looking of the lot, pin the little plant at the end down to the soil, and let it grow. Once it's established, you can dig it and move it to the primary growing area or leave it where it is. Enrich the soil with manure or organic compost or both, and mulch your new plants with straw to keep the berries clean and prevent moisture loss in the soil. Protect your strawberries from being eaten by birds or snails. Slugs will take a big bite out of strawberries.