Latest articles by Drew Swainston
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How to pick apples perfectly – this simple 3-step technique is all you need to know to harvest ripe fruits time after time
Plus, the best tools to use for picking apples up high
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October is an ideal time to divide these 7 popular perennials – here's how to reinvigorate plants for better blooms and get new ones for free
Includes expert tips so you can divide plants like a pro
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7 plants to mulch in October – insulating these tender plants before frost can save them from a winter demise
How to overwinter tender or half-hardy plants outdoors, saving you the effort of bringing them indoors
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As a kitchen gardener, I grow crops year-round – here are my picks for 7 vegetables to plant in October to liven up your winter and spring meal times
Including many fast-growing leafy greens that can be enjoyed raw or cooked
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The window for pruning these 7 shrubs and perennials is right now (if you want to keep them healthy), says an expert horticulturist
Discover seven plants to prune in October, and expert tips for trimming them
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How to know when apples are ready to pick – experts swear by these 3 signs
Follow these tips, and you'll be picking perfect apples
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When pruning can kill your tree – expert arborists reveal the danger periods to avoid
Pruning trees during these periods can endanger their health and vitality
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Fall is the perfect time to harvest okra seeds – and the easiest way to collect them to sow next year
When to pick and how to collect and store your seeds to keep them in tip-top condition
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A DIY self-watering planter can solve all your greenhouse irrigation woes – here's how to make one in 6 simple steps
Create a perfect watering system for thirsty plants without breaking the bank
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Level up your patio or porch this fall with bright blooms and exquisite evening scent – here's how to grow four o'clocks in containers
Expert tips to guarantee stunning blooms to attract lots of pollinators
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How to grow bigger beets – 5 things you must do to avoid disappointment come harvest time
Perfect if you want to roast beets for a sumptuous fall dish
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These plants can damage homes, leaving you with big repair bills – 5 trees and climbers to keep away from buildings, and what to plant instead
We reveal exactly what to plant instead
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Hurry! September may be your last chance to plant these fast-growing trees – 7 native specimens for spectacular and full displays next spring
Native varieties to suit any size yard
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5 invasive shrubs to avoid at all costs, and the best native alternatives to plant instead
Invasive shrubs can quickly spread and cause huge problems far outside the confines of your yard
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5 low-maintenance, shade-loving plants for pots that garden designers always recommend to brighten up dark corners
Here's what designers recommend for those trickier spots in the garden
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Most gardens need it, but do you know how best to use it? Here are the 4 best ways to use topsoil in your yard
From creating new beds to laying turf, topsoil is crucial for gardens
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7 of the best cut-and-come-again vegetables for low-effort, long harvesting seasons – these crops will even work for small plots
Cut-and-come-again plants provide rich pickings for a minimal effort
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Fall is an ideal time to divide hardy geraniums – discover how easy it is to reinvigorate plants and get new ones for free in 3 easy steps
Plus, we recommend the best tools for the job
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How to grow four o'clock plants – for spectacular, sweet-smelling summer blooms that hummingbirds and butterflies adore
Gardening experts reveal the secrets to great four o'clock plants
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7 easy ornamental grasses to plant in September that'll bring texture, movement, and beauty to your garden – plant them now before it's too late
Grasses offer all that, and more. And early fall is an excellent time to plant them
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Embrace self-seeding vegetables this fall – it might break with tradition, but the reward is lots of new free crops
And who doesn’t love free plants? So let nature do its thing when you plant these 7 self-seeding vegetables
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Don’t panic if you spot pumpkin leaves turning white – it happens to us all, here are the best ways to combat the problem
Powdery mildew is the cause, but it isn’t a death sentence for your pumpkins
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Growing the world's most expensive spice in a pot is easier than you'd expect – here’s all you need to know to grow saffron in small spaces
How to grow saffron in pots – from planting to harvesting
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How to grow cardoons – for a colossal ornamental edible that’ll catch the eye in any garden
Architectural and edible – what’s not to love?
