Recycling Your Christmas Tree After the Holidays
In our house, it’s rare to see a Christmas tree in the living room. Since we usually spend the holidayContinue 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.
Black Soap or Insecticidal Soap: What’s Best for Your Plants?
There’s only one insecticide that comes into my home: insecticidal soap. It’s a habit handed down from my father, whoContinue Reading
Is the Peace Lily Toxic for Pets?
Some time ago, I wrote a piece on houseplants, in which I mentioned the peace lily (Spathiphyllum), such a popularContinue Reading
Laidback Gardening: What to Do in December?
At the beginning of December, in cold climates, it’s hard to predict the weather. Some days may be mild andContinue Reading
Trees, Our Allies Against Flooding
Trees do much more than simply beautify our landscapes! In town and country, they act as air purifiers, absorbing CO2,Continue Reading
The Impact of Leaf Removal on Soil and Wildlife
Leaf fall is coming to an end, especially in colder regions, where trees are now almost entirely bare. There areContinue Reading
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
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