Feng Shui? Me Neither!
I recently consulted a leading international Feng Shui expert to check whether the Pa-Kua (the Feng Shui compass) for myContinue Reading
Author: Larry Hodgson
Garden writer and blogger, author of 65 gardening books, lecturer and communicator, the Laidback Gardener, Larry Hodgson, passed away in October 2022. Known for his great generosity, his thoroughness and his sense of humor, he reached several generations of amateur and professional gardeners over his 40-year career.
Thanks to his son, Mathieu Hodgson, and a team of contributors, laidbackgardener.blog will continue its mission of demystifying gardening and making it more accessible to all.
Answers to Your Questions: Brown Leave Tips, Unexpected Blooms, and Hidden Scents
A blooming mother-in-law’s tongue Here’s a snake plant that’s been sitting in the corner for at least five or sixContinue Reading
Oh, How the Snow Has Fallen!
With heavy snowfall and an impressive accumulation of that cold, white stuff blanketing our yards, many gardeners are no doubtContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Friendship Plants
Friendship plant I received a friendship plant from a cousin. Mine is 90 cm tall and produces a cluster ofContinue Reading
Where Has Spring Gone?
Around March 20th, spring officially arrives. Yet at this time of year, the landscape often seems to hover between winterContinue Reading
What Is an Orchid?
Orchid show season is just around the corner! Before you visit, it might be helpful to know what an orchidContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Fertilization
For a golden yellow “cedar” What fertilizer should be used to maintain the beautiful golden yellow color of Golden GlobeContinue Reading
Good Lighting for Seedlings
For many gardeners, March is the month for sowing seeds. Since we can’t garden outside yet, we garden indoors, preparingContinue Reading
Stevia: Sweet as Can Be
The media has long trumpeted that this “new plant” was the solution to obesity and weight control. Stevia-based products (powders,Continue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Scale, Bougainvilleas, and Amaryllis Seeds
Scale insects on bougainvilleas I have a problem with my bougainvilleas. I think they have scale insects, which look likeContinue Reading