Memories of My Father
This Monday, Quebec is celebrating its Fête nationale. I always have a lot to celebrate on this day, and thisContinue 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.
Taking Inventory of Your Garden
Before you start a garden design plan, you need to take stock of what’s on your property. It’s from thisContinue Reading
Hay Fever Prevention Starts Now!
Seasonal rhinitis, or hay fever, is an allergic reaction triggered by exposure to pollen. In Quebec, one person in fiveContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in June?
If the length of this list is anything to go by, June is not the month for Laidback gardeners! However,Continue Reading
How to Use a Seed Mix to Install a Wildflower Meadow
The use of seed mixes offers an economical and ecological alternative to traditional lawns, reducing water consumption and the useContinue Reading
Plans Are Important!
I know it sounds self-interested when I say that having a garden plan is essential for any landscaping or plantingContinue Reading
Why Use a Seed Mix?
The traditional dominance of lawns in our landscapes and green spaces is in decline, faced with drawbacks such as highContinue Reading
Moles in the Garden: How to Get Rid of Them or Not
Early spring and sometimes autumn, after heavy rains, mark periods of high activity for moles. These insectivorous animals (no, it’sContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in May?
Here in Quebec, May signals the start of the outdoor gardening season: the mercury rises, the soil warms up, theContinue Reading
When to Transplant Seedlings Outdoors
Weather forecasts vary by region, so instead of setting firm dates, gardeners often use the average date of the lastContinue Reading