Drew Swainston

Harvington

Content Editor at Homes & Gardens Magazine

Gardener @HanburyHallNT & allotment grower. A former journalist, now a bit of a Garden Writer. Perennial nerd, sports obsessive & home brewer.

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I spoke to turf experts about worm casts on lawns. They say they’re only a minor nuisance and recommend one way to get rid of them

5 days ago | homesandgardens.com | Drew Swainston

Have you noticed small, spiralled heaps on the surface of your lawn in the morning and been left scratching your head? Those distinctive deposits are worm casts, and they are actually the sign of a healthy lawn. Worm casts, or worm castings, on lawns result from earthworms and are commonly seen on spring or fall mornings. While they are beneficial, they can also be a nuisance. If you take pride in your lawn care and having pristine grass, these heaps may be undesirable.
I’ve dealt with invasive, thuggish plants as a professional gardener, and these are 5 plants I’ll never grow again in my beds or borders

6 days ago | msn.com | Drew Swainston

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I’ve dealt with spreading, thuggish plants as a professional gardener, and these are 5 plants I’ll never plant again

6 days ago | homesandgardens.com | Drew Swainston

I saw a lot of things during my years as a professional gardener, and thankfully, the vast majority of the time it was a thoroughly enjoyable career. It is a glorious profession to have, but sometimes it can be a test of patience if you have to deal with dubious planting choices. As I worked in both large, historic public gardens in the UK and private walled kitchen gardens, I tended to a vast array of plants, both ornamental and edible.
I’ve dealt with invasive, thuggish plants as a professional gardener, and these are 5 plants I’ll never grow again in my beds or borders

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Drew Swainston

Brad Pitt noticed something ‘incredible’ working with Lewis Hamilton that he couldn’t believe during F1 movie filmingFormula 1 has become a pioneer in attracting new fans to the sport that other industries are quickly trying to copy. Drive to Survive opened up F1 to …
I spoke to expert gardeners to get their picks for low-maintenance plants that never need pruning

1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Drew Swainston

Love it or loathe it, pruning is usually a prerequisite for plants to ensure they remain neat, healthy, and put on the best display year after year. If you sit firmly on the loath-it side, or just fancy something more low-maintenance, some plants that don’t need pruning will continue to put on a great show with little work. We want to showcase some of these reliable, fuss-free plants here.
Plants that never need pruning, ever – 5 expert picks for a high-impact, low-maintenance garden

1 week ago | inkl.com | Drew Swainston

Even if you are an experienced hand at pruning, adding such low-maintenance shrubs or perennials means you can relax knowing these plants don’t need pruning but will dependably flower and impress without needing lots of rigorous trimming. (Image credit: Future/Jacky Hobbs)Plants that don’t need pruning – is it too good to be true? When we say plants that don’t need pruning, what exactly does that mean? It means the plants don’t need regular annual trimming to look good and put on a great display.
How to grow quince trees – expert tips for healthy trees and bumper crops of unique fragrant fruits

1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Drew Swainston

Quinces are not the most popular fruit trees, nor do you commonly see the unusual, large fruits sold in stores. However, they do make great low-maintenance fruit trees that can survive fairly cold temperatures. Among the many positives for quinces are that you can get compact forms for smaller spaces, they are self-fertile, and don’t suffer from many pest or disease issues.
I have grown tomatoes for years, and spoke to some experts to reveal 5 ways to combat aphids on tomato plants

1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Drew Swainston

Aphids may be tiny, but they can pose big problems for your tomato plants. These sap-sucking pests can affect the growth, health, and yield of your tomatoes, so what can you do about aphids on tomato plants? The good news is that there are several choices at your disposal. There are proven ways to eliminate aphids on tomato plants naturally, and products you can use to combat pest populations. If you are struggling with these pesky tomato pests, we are here to help.
Are you struggling with aphids on tomato plants? Experts reveal 5 ways to get rid of these pests for good

1 week ago | inkl.com | Drew Swainston

If you are struggling with these pesky tomato pests, we are here to help. I have grown tomatoes for years, including as a professional kitchen gardener, and also sought some specialists to reveal five expert-recommended ways to deal with aphids on tomato plants. Aphids on tomato plants - what harm do they cause? (Image credit: druvo / iStock / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images)When you are growing tomatoes, the fact is that aphids can cause several harmful issues to the plants.
I harvested broccolini for a Michelin star restaurant – here is when and how to pick the crop at its absolute peak

1 week ago | homesandgardens.com | Drew Swainston

You can harvest broccolini regularly and enjoy those crunchy stems and florets for many weeks. This trendy vegetable is now commonplace on restaurant menus, but you can grow and harvest your own to avoid the inflated price tags it often comes with in stores. Repeated harvesting is a prime reason to grow broccolini, which can also be referred to as tender stem broccoli.

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Articles

I spoke to turf experts about worm casts on lawns. They say they’re only a minor nuisance and recommend one way to get rid of them

I’ve dealt with invasive, thuggish plants as a professional gardener, and these are 5 plants I’ll never grow again in my beds or borders

I’ve dealt with spreading, thuggish plants as a professional gardener, and these are 5 plants I’ll never plant again

I’ve dealt with invasive, thuggish plants as a professional gardener, and these are 5 plants I’ll never grow again in my beds or borders

I spoke to expert gardeners to get their picks for low-maintenance plants that never need pruning

Plants that never need pruning, ever – 5 expert picks for a high-impact, low-maintenance garden

How to grow quince trees – expert tips for healthy trees and bumper crops of unique fragrant fruits

I have grown tomatoes for years, and spoke to some experts to reveal 5 ways to combat aphids on tomato plants

Are you struggling with aphids on tomato plants? Experts reveal 5 ways to get rid of these pests for good

I harvested broccolini for a Michelin star restaurant – here is when and how to pick the crop at its absolute peak

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