You Should Always Grow Strawberries in the Ground Instead of a Pot, Horticulturists Say

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You Should Always Grow Strawberries in the Ground Instead of a Pot, Horticulturists Say

Cavan Images / Getty ImagesIf you're a strawberry lover, perhaps you've fantasized about growing your own strawberries in the backyard.One of the most basic questions for beginners concerns where to grow the plants. Growing strawberry plants in containers such as whiskey barrels or hanging pots is becoming more popular, but how does that option compare to in-ground planting? What are the pros and cons of each method? Is there a determinative fac…