Latest articles by Drew Swainston
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Make This 1 Summer Fertilizer Switch Now – It's the Difference Between Leafy Plants and Show-Stopping BloomsIt is time to switch the focus from developing stems and foliage to buds and flowers
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Doing This One Thing to Your Fruit Trees Now Will Result in Larger and Better Harvests – Even if They Do a ‘June Drop’ Each YearThinning out congested fruit trees is a crucial seasonal task
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This Clever IKEA Planter Set Turns a Tiny Balcony Into a Productive Kitchen Garden – It's Even Perfect for StrawberriesA planter with a cover opens up many possibilities for growing fruit or vegetables in small spaces
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How to Use Wood Ash in the Garden – It Could Be the Free Soil Booster You're OverlookingWood ash offers benefits, but needs to be used sparingly and alongside other fertilizers
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7 Plants to Pinch Out Now – This 5-Minute June Task Will Reward You With More Flowers All SummerBumper blooms on bushier plants – what’s not to love
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How To Harvest Thyme in Summer so it Keeps Growing – And to Get The Best FlavorWhether for cooking or medicinal purposes, here’s when and how we recommend picking thyme
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Think Twice Before You Prune These Plants in June – You Could Sacrifice This Year's Flowers and Next Year's GrowthImproper pruning can be fatal in early summer for some trees
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What To Do With a Grape Vine in June – 5 Tasks for the Finest, Sweetest FruitsGuarantee good-sized, healthy bunches of grapes to harvest with this monthly care guide
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This Tall, Airy Container Plant Creates Elegant Privacy on a Balcony – and Pollinators Love It Too6 crucial tips for growing verbena in containers successfully
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Make Your Hanging Baskets Burst With Blooms – and Stay Beautiful Longer – With This Simple Weekly HabitRegular summer feeds give hanging basket plants the nutrients they need to bloom
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Take Time and Effort Out of Watering Pumpkins in Hot Weather With This Surprisingly Simple TrickThis clever watering technique helps keep plants hydrated when temperatures rise
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3 Reasons Why Your Lawn Looks Worse in June – And How the Experts Recommend Turning It AroundIt can be a stressful month for your lawn, so don’t neglect it
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Is It Too Late To Plant Grass Seed In June? The Surprising Answer From Lawn Care ExpertsWhile spring and fall are often recommended for sowing grass seed, experts say June can still deliver a lush lawn with the right approach
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What to Do With Raspberry Plants in June for the Best Yields of Delicious Summer FruitsRaspberries are low-maintenance but not zero-maintenance – here are some jobs to add to this month’s to-do list
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Biennial Flowers to Sow in June – 7 Low-Maintenance Plants To Fill a Crucial Gap in Your GardenWhy not get ahead and guarantee blooms for next year’s beds and containers
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7 Plants to Propagate in June While Growth Is Strong and Cuttings Are Most Likely to SucceedGet lots of new plants for free with our tips for propagating shrubs, climbers, perennials, vegetables, and herbs this month
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Tomato Feed Isn’t Just for Tomatoes – These Vegetables, Fruits, and Flowers Will Also Benefit This SeasonSee which plants you can use tomato feed on for stunning results
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How to Turn June Tomato Prunings Into Free New Plants and Even More Homegrown FruitsIt is so simple to plant tomato cuttings in June and extend the season for free
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This Easy-to-Make June Gardening Mistake Could Stop Your Yard From Thriving – Here's What to Do InsteadDon’t take watering for granted this month
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What to Do With a Blueberry Bush in June – 4 Key Jobs to Help Protect Your Delicious HarvestEarly summer can be a delicate time for berries. Here’s how to ensure you get a good yield
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The Simple Potato-Growing Trick to Start in June for a Much Bigger HarvestIt is time to start hilling up potatoes, and here’s how to do it
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What to Plant in June for a Full and Flourishing Summer GardenThe time is right to fill your space with flowers, vegetables, herbs, and much more
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This Low-Maintenance Plant Is the Drought-Tolerant, Wildlife Magnet You’ve Been Looking for if You Want Easy Blooms That Pollinators AdoreDiscover everything this tough and reliable native plant can bring to your garden
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The Right Tools Can Make Pruning Faster, More Precise, and Feel Effortless – These Are the Ones Experts Swear ByTried-and-tested by the Homes & Gardens team, these are our expert recommendations
