Author: Laidback Gardener

Garden writer and blogger, author of more than 60 gardening books, the laidback gardener, Larry Hodgson, lives and gardens in Quebec City, Canada. The Laidback Gardener blog offers more than 2,500 articles to passionate home gardeners, always with the goal of demystifying gardening and making it easier for even novice gardeners. If you have a gardening question, enter it in Search: the answer is probably already there!

4 flower stalks of Japanese butterbur and a first leaf.

by Laidback Gardener May 26, 2022 2

Gardening Groundcovers Invasive plants Perennials Weeds

Did I Plant a Monster?

In the spring, Japanese butterbur has none of its impressive summer appearance. But unimpressive or not, it could still turnContinue Reading

Man working at this outdoor office with forested woodlot in background.

by Laidback Gardener May 25, 2022 2

Gardening Landscape design

The Outdoor Office is The New Office: Tips to Tune Up Your Space

Tired of those fuzzy videoconference call backgrounds and working indoors? Maybe it’s time to move your office outside to yourContinue Reading

by Laidback Gardener May 24, 2022 4

Cooking Gardening Vegetables

There’s More to A Salad Than Lettuce

5 Ways to Enjoy Salad Greens! Ashleigh Smith of True Leaf Market Salads have been a raw and healthy stapleContinue Reading

White mold on soil of tomato seedling.

by Laidback Gardener May 23, 2022 2

Gardening Plant diseases Sowing Seeds

When White Mold Appears in Seedling Tray

White mold in the soil of your seedling tray can be a cause of panic, but is actually harmless andContinue Reading

by Laidback Gardener May 22, 2022 2

Cut flowers Garden festivals Gardening Gift plants

Do You Know Your Birth Flower?

There is a birth flower for every month. Learn more about your birth flower in this fascinating article! By LarryContinue Reading

Three trees planted in potting holes: one too deep, one too shallow and one justs right.

by Laidback Gardener May 21, 2022 1

Gardening Planting Shrubs Trees

Let Your Shovel Be Your Guide

If you’re digging a planting hole, you have no need for a tape measure. You already have the tool youContinue Reading

Monarch butterflies visiting flowers

by Laidback Gardener May 20, 2022 12

Butterflies Children's projects Garden project Gardening Native plants Pollination Wildflower meadow

Sow Your Own Mini Butterfly Garden!

Here’s a little family project for this summer: Sowing your own butterfly garden! By Larry Hodgson Summer is fast approaching,Continue Reading

Beautiful landscape with attractive trees and shrubs.

by Laidback Gardener May 19, 2022 1

Gardening Pruning Shrubs Trees

A Beginner’s Guide to Tree Pruning and Trimming

By Emma Grant Landscaping plays an important role in maintaining your property, as well as adding value to it. ItContinue Reading

Bumblebee visiting goldenrod flowers.

by Laidback Gardener May 18, 2022 11

Gardening Native plants

Ways to Help Bring Nature Close to Home

Help Nature in Your Own Community! The following press release is from the Nature Conservancy of Canada, a volunteer organizationContinue Reading

Topiary cat with succulents

by Laidback Gardener May 17, 2022 4

Children's projects Garden project Gardening Topiary

DIY Topiary Cat With Succulents

Here’s a fun little DIY project, just in time for your summer garden: create your own topiary cat with succulents!Continue Reading

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