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Drew Swainston

Garden Writer & Content Editor at Homes & Gardens Magazine

I am an experienced writer and journalist. Since training in 2008, I have covered a range of subjects for online news agencies and content providers. I also spent a period as Assistant Editor for newspapers and magazines in the security industry. I have worked as a professional gardener and specialist Kitchen Gardener for many years and now focus solely on garden writing. I have run a blog called Perennial Nerd for the last six years and written how-to growing guides and articles for clients and websites in the horticultural sector. I am now a Content Editor for Future Publishing, writing focused gardening and growing content for Homes & Gardens.

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  • Lawn experts recommend these 4 steps to fix an overgrown lawn, plus they reveal one golden rule never to break
    18 Apr—Homes & Gardens
    (Image credit: Getty Images/Raquel Lonas) Jump to category: How to fix an overgrown lawn in 4 expert-approved steps FAQs By Drew Swainston in Advice An overgrown lawn can occur for many reasons, but it can be remedied. Whether yours has gotten out of hand or you have purchased a new home and need to fix an overgrown lawn, here are some tips to whip that grass back into shape. The most important thing is to take considerate action. Fixing an overgrown lawn isn’t as simple as just grabbing a...
  • How to grow grapefruit for homegrown sweet and tangy, highly nutritious harvests – a fruit tree expert shares their planting and care tips
    15 Apr—Homes & Gardens
    (Image credit: Getty Images/Olena Lialina) Jump to category: Planting Tips Care Tips FAQs By Drew Swainston in Advice Grapefruits are highly popular, healthy fruits with yellow-orange skin and flesh that can be white, pink, or red. Whether enjoyed for breakfast, in juices, smoothies, cocktails, or eaten as snacks, the sweet and tart tropical fruits are packed with vitamins and antioxidants. The fruits are commonly found in stores and markets, but you can grow grapefruit trees to harvest your...
  • How to fix a muddy lawn – 3 ways to boost drainage and prevent pooling, as recommended by lawn experts
    28 Mar—Homes & Gardens
    A muddy lawn is an eyesore and an irritation. Caused by poor drainage and heavy rainfall or snow, a lawn can become a quagmire that makes your grass unusable. If you have seen your grass turn into such a mess, there are steps to fix a muddy lawn and prevent it from becoming an issue again. Fixing a muddy lawn means sorting out the root cause of the problem, which is poor drainage. There are ways to prevent excess water from pooling on a lawn, such as aerating the soil, ensuring it is level,...
  • This is your last chance to prune oak trees to avoid a potentially fatal disease that can kill trees within months, arborists reveal
    14 Mar—Homes & Gardens
    Jump to category: When to prune oak trees FAQs By Drew Swainston in Advice Oaks are historic and majestic trees that can grow for hundreds of years and reach over 100 feet in height. They are grown in many landscapes but do need regular pruning. So what is the right time to prune oak trees and why is getting it right so important? Whether trimmed for health, safety, or aesthetics, it is imperative to understand when to prune oak trees to keep them protected. Pruning anytime outside of...
  • Now is the time to prune hawthorn trees to keep them healthy and attractive – 5 expert-recommended steps to follow for proper trimming
    21 Mar—Homes & Gardens
    Jump to category: When to prune hawthorn trees How to prune hawthorn trees in 5 steps FAQs By Drew Swainston in Advice Hawthorns are easy-to-maintain trees that seldom need large-scale pruning, but some care and attention every few years will keep them healthy, safe, and looking their best. To prune hawthorn trees correctly, you must understand when and how to do the task. This is important as incorrect pruning can leave them susceptible to damage, pests, and diseases. The key take-home...

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