The Spotted Lanternfly: A Beautiful Invader on Canada’s Doorstep
I’ve almost given up on frost-sensitive containers, such as terracotta ones. Although they’re my favorite style, I can’t bring myselfContinue 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.
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in November?
Even though we’re in the middle of autumn, here in Canada, I find that November marks a clearer transition betweenContinue Reading
The Changing of Seasons: In the Garden as in Life
The end of October in the North marks an important turning point in the year, for nature and people alike.Continue Reading
Winter Wonderland Garden
Although we’re still in autumn, the increasingly short days, the first chills and, in some regions, the first light frostsContinue Reading
Container Gardening: No-No or Eco?
A few weeks ago, in Gardening in Containers or in the Ground: What Do You Need to Know?, Serge FortierContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in October?
Phew! For someone who claims to be a self-proclaimed laidback gardener, you’re probably thinking that these are pretty long listsContinue Reading
Between Tradition and Technology: Landscape Design
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: whether you’re creating an entire landscape, or just a flowerbed, it’sContinue Reading
The Box Tree Moth Is Officially a Pest in Canada
A few years ago, I remember talking to a work colleague about the box tree moth, a nocturnal butterfly nativeContinue Reading
Becoming a Landscape Professional: Putting People and Nature at the Heart of Design
On September 20, I’ll be honored to take part in the Montreal School of Horticulture Trades first open house, toContinue Reading
Autumn Planting: How to Plant Trees and Shrubs Successfully
Cooler temperatures and increased humidity in autumn reduce stress on plants, helping them to settle comfortably into their new environment.Continue Reading