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Wild Strawberry Habitat Care is part of a growing movement to treat the land around our homes like the little ecosystems they are. The choices we make in our yards and gardens can impact the quality of our air and water, provide cooler temperatures in the summer, and create habitat for other living beings. Our job at Wild Strawberry is to help do the work and offer you support and resources along the way.
July in the Garden
July in the Garden
The golden days of summer have arrived. Gone are the cascading waves of new, ephemeral flowers, and now we begin to harvest their fruits and seeds.
Tips for July:
Check in on your watering systems and routines. Watering slowly and deeply, on a schedule, and in the early morning is best.
Hardy and native shrubs and trees need supplemental water the first year or two to get established. Aim for 1-2 gallons every 1-2 weeks.
Prune out dead wood, and lightly prune for aesthetics and controlled growth.
Harvest and eat berries at home and in the wild.
Start planning for fall plantings:
which perennials could be moved or divided?
are there native shrubs or trees you'd like to add?
Contact us if you need help with any of these tasks!
Wild Strawberry (Fragaria vesca) loves to grow on disturbed edges, especially along trails and roads. In your garden, they are a delightful ground cover.Their berries are small but offer big bursts of flavor. These small, red jewels tuck themselves out of sight, which requires us to slow you stroll, bend down, and take a look.
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