Strawberry straw mulching

QuestionsStrawberry straw mulching
Peg Dunne Staff asked 12 years ago

Strawberries growing in ground since last year. If I cover them in straw now (march) will that help to keep the slugs away as well as protecting them from soil damage. Do have to use something for the slugs also. I have eggshells kept all winter and was going to use these with my brassicas.