Latest articles by Drew Swainston
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This One Shrub Brings Year-Round Color and Wildlife to Small Spaces – 5 Steps to Growing Ninebark in PotsCompact varieties of ninebark are perfect low-maintenance native plants for pots
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Why Testing Your Lawn’s Soil This Month Will Be the Key to Better Grass This SummerIt can save you from wasting money on the wrong fertilizer, too
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Don’t Delay Pruning These 5 Flowering Trees in Spring – You Could Miss Out on Glorious BloomsThe pruning window is closing for these backyard trees
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Don't Cheat Your Harvest – Feed Fruit Bushes in March for Double the Yield and Bigger, Juicier BerriesPlus, we reveal the best fertilizers to use
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Roses Will Reward You With Big, Blousy Blooms by Late Spring if You Follow These 5 Steps in MarchHow to guarantee yourself an early show of beautiful, fragrant roses
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Lawn Pros All Agree This 5-Second Screwdriver Test Is the Simplest, Most Effective Way to See if Your Grass Needs Aerating Right NowThis is the easiest method for checking compaction
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The March Garden Divide – What to Do Now (and What to Wait On)Not all plants need to be divided in March
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Stop – Don’t Prune Everything Yet. Here’s What Actually Needs Cutting Back in March, and What to AvoidDiscover what and what not to prune in March
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Brown Grass After Winter? Fertilizing Too Soon Could Make It Worse – Here's What to Do Instead
It can be perfectly normal, so don’t make any rash decisions that’ll do more harm than good
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Fix These 4 Signs of Winter Lawn Damage Now – or Risk Patchy Grass All SeasonSort these issues now, and avoid the woes of a struggling summer lawn
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Yes, You Really Can Grow Turmeric Indoors – and It’s Much Easier Than You ThinkStop buying store-bought turmeric when you can grow your own on a windowsill
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Why Pay for New Shrubs? 5 Plants You Can Propagate for Free This FebruaryThese hardwood cuttings are so reliable, success is virtually guaranteed
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Do These Gardening Jobs Before February Ends – You Only Have One Week to Set Yourself Up for a Blooming BackyardSpring is around the corner – once it's here, it may be too late
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Did You Know You Can Grow Your Own Natural, Sugar-Free Sweetener? Here’s How to Grow Stevia at HomeGrowing stevia is an enjoyable way to get a zero-calorie herb without the additives found in processed store-bought products
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Don’t Let a Small Space Ruin Your Dreams of Homegrown Berries – I've Had Amazing Harvests From These 5 Easy-to-Grow Berries in PotsI’ve grown many berries in pots and recommend it to anyone with a courtyard, deck, or balcony
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I Won’t Let My Spring Bulbs Disappoint This Year – How I Divide Them for a Stunning DisplayI spoke to bulb experts about why, when, and how to divide bulbs
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What to Do With Roses in February – 4 Tasks to Guarantee an Outstanding Display of Flowers This SummerFebruary is a time for planting new roses and looking after existing ones
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How to Divide Salvias and Revive Them for Stunning Flowers – Do It Now Before They Wake in SpringExperts reveal how to divide perennial salvias and rejuvenate older plants
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There’s a Short Window to Cut Back Perennials – 7 Plants to Tackle in February (Before Spring Growth Starts)Many perennials left over winter will thrive after a February trim
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Stop! Prune These Plants in February, and You’ll Ruin This Year’s FlowersGet clear on what not to prune this month, plus when it should be done instead
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Citrus Trees in Pots Bring Fragrance and Fruit to Small Spaces – 5 of the Best for Year-Round Summer VibesDiscover the advantages of growing citrus trees in pots, and which are the easiest for beginners
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What to Do With Hydrangeas in February for Bigger, Bountiful Blooms This Summer, Plus What Not to DoIt is not one-size-fits-all when it comes to hydrangea care this month
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I Grew Microgreens for Restaurants – These Are the 5 Easiest to Grow at Home for Super-Healthy Harvests in Tiny SpacesThey are definitely suitable for beginners and can go from sowing to harvesting in as little as 10 days
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You Can Get Delicious Harvests in a Small Space With Balcony Tomatoes – Here Are 5 Factors to Help Bring Abundant SuccessSee how correctly picking the variety, container, light, and more can make a huge difference
