Latest articles by Drew Swainston
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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
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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
