Latest articles by Drew Swainston
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These Low-Pollen Plant Swaps Can Help To Reduce Allergy Symptoms – So You Can Enjoy Your Garden This SpringAs pollen levels surge, allergy-friendly plants are a better choice for spring gardens
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7 Compact Native Plants Packed with Nectar-Rich Blooms – Turn Even the Smallest Garden Into a Bee and Butterfly HavenThe best small pollinator plants for tiny spaces
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How to Fill the Bottom of a Large Planter Without Compost – Save Money and Effort With This Simple TrickThis is such an easy way to level up your container garden
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The Worst Trees for Allergies in American Backyards – And the Low-Pollen Alternatives to Plant InsteadDiscover some low-allergy alternatives to heavy pollen-producing trees
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Growing This Climber in Pots Will Make Hummingbirds Flock to its Nectar-Rich Flowers – And it's Perfect for Smaller Spaces7 key steps to growing trumpet vine in pots
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It's National Gardening Day – And These 6 Quick, Beginner-Friendly Jobs Will Fast-Track Your Spring GardenApril 14th is National Gardening Day – time to get your hands in the soil and discover the benefits of gardening
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What to Do With Onions in April for Large Bulbs and Pest-Free PlantsThere is still time to start your crop this month, too
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Don’t Forget to Fertilize These Plants in April – For Bountiful Displays and Bigger BloomsThis is an important task for early spring – discover what to feed, and the best fertilizers to use
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5 Ways to Grow Azaleas in Pots – For Glorious Seasonal DisplaysAzalea experts reveal the secrets to happy shrubs in containers
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Never Throw Away a Sprouting Onion – There Are Just 5 Steps to Replant It for a Brand New HarvestThis is one of the best ways to get a sustainable crop
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5 Easy Ways to Turn Your Garden Into a Pollinator Pit Stop This April – No Matter the Size of Your SpaceExperts reveal the key to successful pollinator-friendly gardens of all sizes
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Your Lawn Needs This Simple April Fix to Stay Green All Summer – Pros Say It's the One Job to Prioritize NowGive your lawn a great start to the season with a few key steps this month
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What to Do With Strawberry Plants in April – 5 Key Tasks for Huge Harvests and Sweeter Fruits This SummerTaking action in early spring is essential for healthy and productive strawberry plants
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These 5 Compact Azaleas Are Perfect for Pots – And Some Will Even Rebloom All SeasonThese varieties will flower way beyond spring
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Don’t Prune These Trees in April – You’ll Sacrifice Blooms Or Even Risk Their Future HealthAvoid gardeners' regret and leave these six trees alone this month
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If You Have Fruit Trees, Don’t Skip This April Job – Feeding Them Now Means Bigger Summer HarvestsDiscover the best fertilizers to use for the highest quality fruit
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This Underused Shrub Brings Year-Round Beauty to Small Spaces – 5 Steps to Growing Serviceberry in PotsCompact serviceberries are perfect for container gardens if you get the conditions right
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What to Do With Tomato Plants in April – 5 Key Jobs For Your ClimateThere are tasks for tomato growers in all locations to do this month
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5 Unusual Uses for a Bulb Dibber – It's Not Just for Planting, it Can Even Boost Plant HealthIt may just become a go-to tool now that you know its full potential
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This Natural Fix for Crape Myrtle Bark Scale Works Better Than Pesticides – And Won’t Harm Bees and ButterfliesOrange oil can attract natural predators to deal with pest populations
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Don’t Prune Everything in April – 6 Plants That Need Cutting Back Now, and What to Avoid Touching This MonthBe prepared, as forecasted extreme weather may affect any pruning plans this month
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The 7 Fastest-Growing Flowers to Sow Right Now – to Fill Your Yard with Beautiful Early Summer ColorMy picks for flowers to sow in April that won’t make you wait long for the show
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5 Hardy April Vegetables You Can Plant Now – They'll Survive Downpours, Drought, and Even a False SpringWe reveal 5 of the easiest, most resilient vegetables to plant in April
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What to Do With Potatoes in April – 5 Crucial Steps of Prepping and Planting for the Best CropsVital April tasks to guarantee top harvests
