The Lily Leaf Beetle and the Promise of Biological Control
In 2015, my father, Larry Hodgson, announced that he had won the war against the lily leaf beetle, a smallContinue 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 July?
Okay, I know: the warm weather is so short in Canada that we should take advantage of it to gardenContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Does Dappled Willow Pose a Threat to My Pipes?
I am considering planting a dappled willow, but I am concerned about its reputation for having invasive roots that canContinue Reading
Blowing in the Wind: The Rise of Ragweed
Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia) is widely hated. The pollen from this plant, also known as common ragweed or annual ragweed, isContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Laurel With Sticky Leaves
I have a bay laurel that I have been growing indoors for several years without moving it. This spring, IContinue Reading
Take Care of Your Container Garden All Year Round
Your container garden is now set up, and you’ve chosen and potted your plants. But since any garden grown inContinue Reading
Choosing the Right Plants for a Container Garden
Most plants can be grown in containers: colorful annuals, aromatic herbs, tasty vegetables, exotic tropical plants, hardy perennials, and evenContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in June?
Like the cycle of the seasons, each month brings its own set of transitions for gardeners. For many, May marksContinue Reading
How to Prepare Your Container Garden
I remember my very first “garden”, in a small asphalt courtyard surrounded by brick walls. I placed a shallow plasticContinue Reading
From Head to Toe: Everything You Need to Garden Safely
Given how many times my girlfriend has to repeat herself, I think I’ve lost some of my hearing! It’s probablyContinue Reading