Water regularly, especially during dry periods, to maintain consistently moist soil. Avoid waterlogging, as this can lead to root rot. Allow the top inch of soil to dry slightly between waterings for established plants.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Pruning is minimal for lobed barren strawberry. Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased foliage as needed at any time of year.

You can also trim back leggy growth in late spring or early summer to encourage a more compact form and potentially more blooms.

Propagate lobed barren strawberry by division in spring or fall. Carefully dig up the plant and separate the rhizomatous root system into sections, ensuring each section has roots and a few buds.

Replant them immediately in well-draining soil.

Repotting is typically only necessary for container-grown plants every 2-3 years, or when the plant becomes root-bound. Choose a pot slightly larger than the current one and use a well-draining potting mix.

Repot in spring before new growth begins.