Everbearing strawberries, even those well-cared for, mulched, and fertilized, are much less productive after 2 to 3 years and benefit from being replanted every 2 to 3 years.  

More information about growing strawberries, including more information specifically about about everbearing varieties, can be found in these links below.

https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/Growing-Strawberries-in-the-Home-Garden (Click on the “Download” button it the middle of the page to download and open the free pdf file.)

https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/faq/should-everbearing-and-day-neutral-strawberries-be-renovated-june-bearing-strawberries

https://hortnews.extension.iastate.edu/faq/what-are-differences-between-different-types-strawberries

Further questions can be directed to your local county Extension office. This local resource can be very helpful since they are familiar with trends and issues in your part of the state. Click on this link to get the contact information for the Polk county Extension office. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/polk/

Happy gardening!

--Aaron