Latest articles by Drew Swainston
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Collect Seeds From These Popular Flowers in July – and Enjoy Beautiful, Free Blooms Next YearBe self-sufficient and cut down on money, emissions, and packaging by saving your own seeds
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You'd Never Guess This Stylish Garden Accent Is a Mosquito Coil Holder – It's the Prettiest Way to Keep Bugs at BayDeterring pests never looked more designer
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Experts Reveal the Tell-Tale Signs Your Apricots Are Perfectly Ripe and Ready to PickPlus how to harvest apricots safely and avoid damaging the delicate fruits
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The 30-Second Eggplant Trick That Will Reward You With a Better Harvest This SummerIt may feel counterintuitive, but it's time to pinch out the tips
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Midsummer Pruning Can Do More Harm Than Good – 5 Plants to Never Prune in JulyKeep your plants healthy and guarantee great displays next year
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Take Leaf Cuttings From These 5 Plants in July – and Get Dozens of Free Plants by FallCuttings root reliably when plants are actively growing in summer
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What to Do With a Lemon Tree in July – 4 Crucial Tasks to Get the Biggest and Best FruitsSimple, proven tips for showing your lemon trees some TLC this month
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Why You Should Start 'Grasscycling' This Week – It's the Secret to a Hydrated Summer LawnGrass clippings are free, natural mulch for your lawn – here's when (and when not) to leave them
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If Your Tomato Plants Are Still Small and Not Flowering, This 1 Natural Feed Will Help Them Put on Growth FastAct fast, as the window to use it may be closing quickly
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Do This 2-Minute Job Right Before Your Sunflowers Bloom – for Bigger, Longer-Lasting FlowersSee why a high-potash feed makes a big difference
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Thinning Seedlings Might Feel Wrong, But It’s the Secret to Bigger Harvests – And Now Is an Ideal Time to Do ItGive your seedlings space for the strongest to survive and thrive
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Perennials That Don't Seem to Notice a Heatwave – These 7 Plants Are Unfazed by Temperature SpikesWhen the going gets tough, these plants keep going
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How to Grow Watermelon in Pots – 8 Tips to Get Sweet, Juicy Fruits in Small SpacesThe steps to success from planting to harvesting
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July is the Perfect Time to Propagate Your Favorite Plants – And Fill Your Garden For Free in 2027Summer cuttings are an easy, reliable way to get lots of new plants for free.
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Should You Mow the Lawn in a Heatwave? Experts All Agree to Stop at This TemperatureThe lawn mowing rule every gardener needs to know
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This 1 Thing Can Revive Struggling Lawns in Hot Summers – And Turn Brown Grass Back to Vibrant GreenA lawn wetting agent can revive small patches or entire lawns
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How to Water Lavender in Extreme Heat to Keep It Blooming Beautifully All SummerWatering advice to keep plants healthy and flowering all summer
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How to Water Your Garden in a Heatwave – And What Not to Do to Save Your PlantsKeep your plants healthy even when temperatures spike
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What to Do With Tomatoes in July Heat – The Watering Routine That Keeps Plants Healthy and ProductiveWatering tops the list, but there are more things tomato plants need in July
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Now's Your Last Chance to Harvest Rhubarb – And How to Set It Up for an Even Better Crop Next YearIt'll soon be time to recharge your rhubarb for next season
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As a Pro Gardener, I Swear by This Tool for Weeding Between Crops and in Flower Beds – It's Fast and EffortlessI am a big fan of the stirrup hoe, and here’s why
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Plants That Actually Cool Your Yard – They Act Like Natural Air Conditioning When Temperatures RiseUse trees, shrubs, and perennials to create a cooler microclimate
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Prune These Plants in July for More Flowers, Bigger Harvests, and a Better Garden Next YearOur comprehensive guide to plants to prune in July
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As a Pro Gardener I Always Use a Watering Wand – It's the Most Efficient and Easiest Way to Water Plants, Especially in a HeatwaveHere’s why I think more gardeners should use them too, along with some of the best watering wands to pick from
