Yes — just!

If you’re planting young strawberry plants or runners now, you can still expect a small harvest this summer, especially if we get a warm June. If not, they’ll get nicely established for a bumper crop next year.

Now’s the time to take action — and we’ve got everything you need to help them along.

Pots or in the Ground?

Strawberries are happy in both!
Plant them directly into well-drained soil or grow them in Woodlodge pots, perfect for patios, balconies, or sunny corners. Choose a good-quality compost and space them out so the crowns sit just above the soil surface.

Top tip: add a slow-release fertiliser or strawberry feed when planting to help them settle in quickly.

Caring for Your Strawberries

Here’s how to keep them happy through summer:

Feed fortnightly with a tomato fertiliser like Tomorite to encourage more fruit.

Mulch around the base with straw or bark to retain moisture and keep fruit off damp soil. It also helps deter slugs.

Use wildlife-friendly slug pellets to protect young leaves and fruit — available in-store.

Water regularly, especially in dry spells. Strawberries hate drying out, particularly in pots.

Protect Those Berries!

Birds love strawberries just as much as we do.
Use insect mesh or crop & pond netting to keep berries safe from peckish visitors — especially once the fruit begins to ripen.

Everything mentioned is available in our gardening department, and our team is always happy to help you choose the right tools and treatments.