How to prune wild strawberry

Early spring before new growth emerges. Cut back dead and tatty foliage from the previous year to just above the crown in early spring. Clip or pull unwanted runners at soil level to prevent uncontrolled spread into paths or lawn. No formal framework pruning needed.

Annually in spring for cleanup; runner control as needed. Wild strawberry is a low-maintenance native groundcover that needs minimal pruning. Manage runners to control spread, and remove old or diseased foliage in early spring. It is far less demanding than cultivated strawberries — mainly tidy dead leaves and let plants renew themselves through their natural runner cycle.

Cut back dead and tatty foliage from the previous year to just above the crown in early spring. Clip or pull unwanted runners at soil level to prevent uncontrolled spread into paths or lawn. No formal framework pruning needed.