QuestionsHow to growFruitStrawberriesCutting back strawberry plants 0 Vote Up Vote Down Harry Watkinh asked 15 years ago Should I cut strawberry plants right back after taking off runners? 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Gerry Daly Staff answered 7 years ago Itr is not essential to cut away strawberry foliage but it is often done in July/August and it tidies the plants for winter.