Latest articles by Drew Swainston
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My Seed Trays Kept Drying Out in Spring – This Expert-Backed Bottom-Watering Method Finally Solved ItI’ve always watered seed trays from below – here’s why and how to do it
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The Best Natural Supports for Tall Perennials – Sustainable Stakes That Look Good in BordersKeep your perennial plants standing in style with these beautiful natural options
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Birds Stealing Seeds and Damaging Seedlings in May? 3 Simple Ways to Stop Them Without Damaging Your GardenExperts reveal their trusted ways to keep your precious plants safe
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Fertilize Spring Bulbs Now to Recharge Them For a Glorious Display Next Year – You'll Get Bigger, Brighter BloomsPlus, experts reveal a big mistake to avoid making
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Divide These Perennials in May to Multiply Your Favorite Plants – and Fill Borders for FreeThe spring window for dividing plants is closing, so we advise acting fast
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7 Cuttings to Take in May for Free Pollinator Plants – Bees, Butterflies, and Hummingbirds Love ThemSpring is a perfect time for softwood cuttings; here are our picks for suitable pollinator-friendly plants
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What to Do With Overgrown Asparagus? Experts All Agree There Is Only 1 Solution – and It Benefits Your Crop Long-TermSimply leave it alone; that is the fix
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This Is the Ideal Height to Get Supports in Place for Your Flowers – Act Quickly, or You Could Risk Damaging PlantsDiscover when to support perennials for healthy plants and beautiful displays
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The One Lawn Job Experts Think You Shouldn’t Skip This May – and Why It Transforms Growth for the Rest of SummerAs much of the US is seeing drought conditions, professionals recommend watering the lawn this month
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Your May Pruning Guide: What to Cut Back Now for Glorious Summer Growth – and What to Leave AloneA go-to guide for all your May pruning
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An Adjustable Pruning Shear Was New to Me, but the Versatile Corona FlexDIAL Bypass Pruner Handled All My Everyday PruningA flexible pruner that works throughout the yard
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A Compost Chimney Is the Answer to Faster, Cleaner Composting – and This One Is Super-Easy to MakeGardeners swear by this simple airflow trick to eliminate smelly compost piles
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Easy, Fast-Growing Vegetables to Plant in May for a Bounty of Early Summer HarvestsEnjoy pickings in 60 days or less
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What to Plant in May – For a Garden That Practically Looks After Itself Throughout the SummerAct now for a prosperous and low-maintenance summer garden
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This Product Will Supercharge Your Leafy Greens – How to Pick the Best Nitrogen Fertilizer for Ample Summer HarvestsIncluding our picks for the best organic nitrogen fertilizers for your crops
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These Garden Design Tricks Can Reduce Pollen Exposure – 5 Ways to Minimize Allergies Without Compromising on FlowersLessen pollen levels without sacrificing beauty
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Short on Yard Space? This No-Fuss Native Thrives in Pots and Attracts Pollinators All SeasonExpert Steps to growing Virginia sweetspire in pots
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The Felco 322 Snips Are Surprisingly Strong for Their Size – This Lightweight Tool Can Handle More Than You’d ExpectFor when you need precision, the Felco 322 snips deliver
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What a Fig Tree Needs in April For Succulent Summer Fruits and Lush FoliageDiscover what to do with a fig tree this month, depending on your climate
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If You Only Plant 1 Tree in Spring, this Low-Maintenance Native With Fragrant Blooms is Impossible To BeatGarden pros all agree the sweetbay magnolia ticks every box
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The Best Soil Mixes for Vegetables in Pots – For Strong Crops and Big Harvests Every TimeYou can also make an easy DIY potting mix for your vegetables
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What to Do With Forsythia in April – 3 Jobs to Do Now to Guarantee Glorious Displays Next SpringAfter forsythia stops blooming, the time arrives to prep for next year
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Why Thunderstorms Can Make Your Pollen Allergies Worse – And What You Can Do About ItIncluding planting techniques to reduce pollen storm spikes
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5 Easy, High-Yield Fruit Trees That Practically Take Care of Themselves – Enjoy Homegrown Harvests Without the HassleDiscover some of the best disease-resistant fruit trees for a low-maintenance garden
