Latest articles by Drew Swainston
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Watering Trees in Winter May Sound Unnecessary, but Don’t Overlook It – Trees Are Not Immune to Drought During Colder Months, Warns a Horticulturalist
Why you should check your trees over winter, plus how to water them properly
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Don't Fertilize Plants That Aren't Growing in Winter – One Pro Gardener Says it Damages Them in 5 Ways, and is a Waste of Time
Should you fertilize plants in winter? Only in warmer climates where plants are still growing
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Don’t Stress if Frozen or Waterlogged Soil Ruins Your Planting Plans in Winter – This Is the Easy Way to Keep Trees and Shrubs Safe to Plant Another Day
'Heeling in' bare-root plants is quick – here’s how to do it in 5 simple steps
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Don't Miss the January Pruning Window – 7 Trees that Love a Winter Trim, With Expert Advice on How to Prune Safely
Discover trimming tips from a professional horticulturist
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Never Prune These Fruit Trees in Winter, or You’ll Put Their Future at Risk – 7 Species to Keep the Pruners Away From This January
Don’t start your gardening year by making a big pruning mistake
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Get Your Pruning Year Off to a Spectacular Start – 7 Shrubs and Vines to Trim on Bright January days
January is your chance to prune plants that flower on new growth for stunning displays this year
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It Is Not Too Early to Sow Vegetables – Discover What You Can Plant in January, Wherever You Live
With picks for every type of climate, there is a vegetable that everyone can sow this month
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I Worked Outdoors Year-Round for a Decade – Here Are My Picks of 9 Must-Have Winter Garden Tools You’ll Actually Use and Will Make Your Life Easier
Stay safe and work efficiently with these gardener-approved winter tools
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Freezing Winds Can Be a Killer for Escallonia – Experts Reveal the 3 Best Tactics to Overwinter Your Shrubs and Prevent Frost Damage
Perfect tips for gardeners in cold-weather climates who want to keep their shrubs safe
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Most Gardeners Forget These Winter Bulb Tasks – But They'll Make Your Spring Blooms Amazing, Say Garden Pros
Do planted bulbs need maintenance over winter? Sometimes, they do
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How to Overwinter Mexican Orange Blossom – Experts Reveal Their Top Tips to Keep Yours Alive in Cold Climates
Beat the cold, whether you grow Mexican Orange Blossom in the ground or containers
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Yes, You Can Keep Eggplant Alive Over Winter (and Grow It Again Next Season) – Here’s How Gardeners Do It
Knowing how to overwintering eggplant might change the way you grow it
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Have You Ever Wanted to Use a Leaf Blower for Snow? Experts Reveal When You Can and Can't, Plus How to Do It Efficiently
Using a leaf blower for snow removal is possible, but not fool proof
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Garden Pros Say These 7 Jobs Will Protect Your Plants from Winter Damage – But They Need to Be Done in December
Experts reveal the key overwintering jobs to do in December to protect your yard from the worst of winter
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Experts Say This Is the Only Way To Safely Remove Snow From Trees, and Prevent Damage Through Winter
The dos and don'ts of removing heavy snow from trees and shrubs
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It's Not Too Late to Plant Tulips in December – Better to Take a Chance Than Not Do It at All, Says a Gardening Expert
Tulips are fairly forgiving, even if you plant them a little late
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Snow Blower vs Snow Shovel: How to Decide Which Snow Removal Tool Is Best for Your Yard This Winter
Make sure you’ve got the best tool for the job ahead of the next snowstorm
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Don’t Let Shrubs Snap or Split This Winter – Experts Reveal the Plants You Must Always Remove Heavy Snow From
These plants are at risk of damage if snow and ice is left sitting on them
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I Spent A Decade Growing and Harvesting Winter Vegetables for Restaurants – These 7 Unsung Heroes Are Ideal for Hearty December Dishes
Discover alternatives to the classic winter veg and how to harvest them
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Native Plants Provide Valuable Food for Birds in Winter – Experts Reveal 5 of the Best You Can Plant to Support Feathered Friends in Your Yard
These native shrubs and perennials can feed many birds when other food sources are scarce
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I Am Obsessed With Pitcher Plants, And Propagating Them is Much Easier Than You’d Expect – Discover My Two Tried-and-True Methods
Master different techniques to expand your collection of pitcher plants
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I Grow Leafy Greens Through Winter Every Year – 5 Ways I Protect Them From Frost to Keep Delicious Harvests Coming in the Colder Months
Discover some simple ways of overwintering leafy greens at home
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I Grew and Harvested Root Vegetables Year-Round for Michelin-Starred Chefs – I Urge You to Do These 3 Things in Winter to Guarantee Yours Are Perfect
The best way to overwinter root vegetables comes down to your climate and soil
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7 Essential Garden Tools to Service in December, Plus the Key Maintenance Tips You Need to Know
Winter is an ideal time to show your tools some love
