Latest articles by Drew Swainston
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Mother of Thousands Might Be the Simplest Houseplant to Propagate – It's Practically Effortless to get New Plants in MinutesDiscover how easy it is to propagate Mother of Thousands for lots of new indoor plants
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What Your Rosemary Plants Need in November to Stay Healthy and Come Back With a Flourish in SpringThese 5 tasks will make a vital difference, especially if your plants are spending winter outdoors
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How To Keep Alpine Plants Healthy Through Winter – Simple Steps to Prevent Waterlogging and Encourage Spring GrowthAlpines are easy to care for, as long as they are not sitting in wet soil
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These Frost-Sensitive Trees and Shrubs Need Wrapping Before the Winter – Here’s How to Do ItThe clock is ticking; if you can’t lift them, swathe them
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How to Prepare Your Drip Irrigation System for Winter – 5 Steps to Prevent Freeze DamageFollow this advice to keep your drip irrigation in working order and prevent any nasty surprises
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The Season for Hardwood Cuttings Is Here – 7 Splendid Shrubs Worth Propagating This NovemberHardwood cuttings offer an easy way to get lots of new ornamental or fruiting shrubs during dormancy
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The Simple Way I Always Protect Winter Brassicas and Preserve My Kale and Cabbage HarvestsBirds love to eat winter veggies, and the weather can harm crops too – here’s how to combat both
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4 Simple Steps for Overwintering Citronella Plants – for Gorgeously Scented Foliage Year After YearCitronella must be brought indoors before frosts and needs careful care over winter
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What Your Hostas Need in November to Come Back Bigger and Stronger Next YearProtect your hostas against winter weather and spring pests
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This Portable Cold Frame Makes It Easier to Protect Tender Plants and Grow Vegetables Through WinterPolycarbonate is stronger than a plastic cold frame, yet lightweight enough to move around the garden
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Protect Blueberries From Winter Cold With This Simple Mulching Technique – and Enjoy Even More Berries Next SummerMulching for winter means happier blueberries. If you haven’t already, now is the time to get it done
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7 Deciduous Trees You Need to Prune This November for a Healthier, Thriving GardenKeep ornamental and fruit trees safe, productive, and looking their best with a few choice cuts this month
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Want Dahlias to Return With More Blooms Next Year? Experts Reveal 5 Tuber Storage Mistakes to AvoidHeat, cold, moisture, and disease all pose risks to dahlia tubers over winter
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5 Creative Ways to Use Your Leftover Pumpkin Seeds After HalloweenIncluding saving them to plant next year and using them to feed garden birds
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This Fall Bulb-Planting Mistake Can Ruin Your Spring Display – Here's How to Avoid It and Get Beautiful Floral DisplaysDiscover how to check and prepare soil so your spring bulbs thrive – and what other planting options you have
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16 Stylish Garden Accessories That Can Handle Fall Weather – and Still Look BeautifulFall gardening can be demanding, but you can be ready for it when the going gets tough
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This Clever Paste Can Help Bring Bare Orchid Stems Back to Life Fast – With New Shoots and Stunning BloomsIt encourages dormant buds to open for new flower spikes, or even new plants
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This October Garden Job Makes Weeding in the Spring So Much Easier – But Only if You Do it Properly NowYour future self will thank you for tackling perennial weeds now
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Do This Vital Job Before the Weather Worsens to Keep Your Potted Plants Safe, Urge Garden ProsSpare a few moments to check that drainage holes aren’t blocked – it is super quick and easy to do
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October Is the Time to Order These Fruit Trees – for a Lifetime of Homegrown HarvestsPopular varieties are sought-after fruit trees – get ahead of the game to secure yours and plant them early
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This Easy-Fit Cover Helps Protect Outdoor Faucets From Winter Frost and Freezing Temperatures – And Takes Seconds to InstallIt is a simple, cost-effective way to avoid large repair bills over winter
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The 4 Types of Plants You Should Mulch in October – And the Ones That Don't Need ItKnow what and what not to mulch and you’ll have a thriving garden come spring
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Secure Your Garden From a Storm Fast with These Easy, 5-Minute Jobs That Make a Big DifferenceYou can bolster your yard quickly by following these four steps
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This $30 Lawn Tool Makes Dethatching So Much Easier – And It's Handy for Several Other Garden Jobs, TooIt will take your annual dethatching to new levels
