Don’t Panic: Solving Common Container Tomato Problems
It’s often in July that the tomato’s reputation as a diva really comes to the fore. Up until then, everythingContinue Reading
Author: Mathieu Hodgson
Mathieu manages the jardinierparesseux.com and laidbackgardener.blog websites. He is also a garden designer for a landscaping company in Montreal, Canada. Although he loves contributing to the blog, he prefers fishing.
Japanese Beetle’s Preferred Host Plants
The Japanese beetle (Popillia japonica) is one of the insects most feared by gardeners. Native to Japan, where it isContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Prostrate Knotweed in the Lawn
We have a problem with our lawn, which is overrun with prostrate knotweed, and we don’t know how to getContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in June?
Hey there! It’s your garden! So, are you happy with it? Back in January, you were already telling me aboutContinue Reading
Laidback Gardeners’ Day
June 24 marks the birthday of Larry Hodgson, the original Laidback Gardener—author, columnist, broadcaster, and speaker who introduced generations ofContinue Reading
10 Fascinating Facts About Pollinators
June 22–28 marks Pollinator Week, an international celebration dedicated to these often-overlooked workers who ensure the reproduction of thousands ofContinue Reading
The Indigenous Heritage That Grows in Our Gardens
June 21, 2026, marks the 30th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day. Across Canada, this day is an opportunity toContinue Reading
Is Cedar Mulch a Good Choice for Pots and Planters?
I was wondering if I could use cedar mulch around my potted plants and container gardens. Answer Yes, that’s certainlyContinue Reading
How to Grow Tomatoes in Containers Without Becoming Their Slave
Tomatoes sometimes have a reputation for being real divas. The queen of the vegetable garden is said to demand constantContinue Reading
7 Things to Know About Lilacs
Depending on where you live, lilacs may still be in bloom, ended their flowering season, or, in cooler regions, justContinue Reading