Drew Swainston

2 days ago | homesandgardens.com | Drew Swainston

Clover mites (Bryobia praetiosa) are admittedly tiny and may be easy to miss on their own, but they arrive in large numbers and with the potential to cause problems for your plants and headaches inside the home. These pests are also known as blood spiders, predominantly due to their color and shape, and are very common across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. They are sap-suckers that will feed on a diverse range of plants, including ornamentals, lawn grasses, and weeds.

3 days ago | homesandgardens.com | Drew Swainston

Tomatoes remain one of the most universally popular crops to grow at home, but they are not without challenges. However, there is one easy thing you can do for your crops that offers many potential benefits, which is mulching tomato plants. It is as simple as that. Mulching tomato plants will combat diseases, including the dreaded tomato blight, and ensure your crops grow strong, healthy, and produce lots of delicious fruits during summer.

3 days ago | flipboard.com | Drew Swainston

21 hours agoDoes your garden need a retaining wall? There's no need to resign yourself to having a large stone or concrete eyesore in your yard. Instead, use it as an opportunity to create a waterfall of blooms or a flowing trail of foliage. With a thoughtfully curated lineup of plants, you can take advantage …

3 days ago | inkl.com | Drew Swainston

Lots of strawberries growing on plants in a greenhouse. If you're a keen fruit and vegetable grower, there's no doubt you're constantly searching for ways to keep pests away. From insects that damage crops, to birds who think your strawberries look too tasty to miss out on. Well, have you ever considered creating a decoy for your strawberry plants? We've stumbled across a strawberry plant hack that can help anyone growing strawberries in their yard.

4 days ago | homesandgardens.com | Drew Swainston

May is a fantastic time to add plants to flower beds and containers for bright flowering displays. While many gardeners will head to the garden center to pick up some ready-to-go plants, the most cost-effective route can be to grow perennials from seed. Luckily, May can be a good time to sow perennials. For the price of some seeds, compost, and a bit of time and patience, the reward is gorgeous displays of flowers for years to come.