What to put under strawberries

lolly5648

Dont' say straw! What other things do people use? I have no idea where to get straw and think it looks messy so can I put down plastic or foil under the berries?

cootambear

you dont really have to put anything

wssla00

if they are in containers they should be fine! Paper shreddings from a paper shredder may work too if you want something to put under

lolly5648

wssla00 wrote: »

if they are in containers they should be fine!

Mine are in the ground (and on the ground). I have propped them up with big stones but really need to put something down

wssla00

see above took me a while to edit!

Smoffi

i tend to over lay the strawberries with the plant itself which then raises it off the ground..

lilham

I use dried grass clippings. Free and plentiful. I don't know where people get straw either.

CharlieBilly

I think pet stores sell straw

brogusblue

Pet shop or wilkinsons sell straw for pet bedding.

lolly5648

brogusblue wrote: »

Pet shop or wilkinsons sell straw for pet bedding.

Do you have to buy in large quantities?

stilernin

wssla00 wrote: »

if they are in containers they should be fine! Paper shreddings from a paper shredder may work too if you want something to put under

I used shredded paper a few years ago. The strawberry patch was so white and bright, I am convinced it would have been visible from space!!