What is Wild Strawberry?

Wild strawberries are directly related to the strawberries that we eat, but before they were turned into these larger fruits they commonly grew wild. The fruits themselves are much smaller than traditional strawberries, but they are otherwise identical.
Wild strawberries grow leaves in sets of threes that look similar to Lays potato chips. They also grow into five pedal white flowers with a very bright yellow center.

How to Prevent Wild Strawberry

Wild strawberries are not always considered weeds, but their plants can spread easily into lawns and are considered not very “visually appealing” which causes them to ruin otherwise green lawns. While in some cases, they can be removed by hand, the roots tend to spread all around a lawn so hand removal is inconsistent. Aeration is also considered very important, as wild strawberries thrive in moist environments (like compacted soil).