How do you get your strawberry plants to produce better?

Posted by Mama Bear on May 08, 2002 at 11:11:20 from (63.231.52.44):

I planted strawberry plants that produce all summer long. Put them in barrels last year using potting soil and watering them with miracle grow.
They produced very poorly . Only have 2 plants per barrel. The fruit that did produce were good eating but the birds got their share too, sometimes b4 I did! I live in the Pacific NorthWet where sunshine is scarce. The slugs are terrible too.

Any strawberry experts out there that could give me a hand in hopefully having a few more of those red beauties produce better? What kinda soil is best and do I need more starter plants,etc.?

Thanks

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