How to Water an Orchid
Don’t just pour water into your orchid’s pot while it’s in a cachepot: that can lead to rot. Photo: plantinstructions.comContinue 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.
Thought of the Day
Photo: thepaintboxgarden.com Where flowers bloom, so does hope. Lady Bird Johnson 1912–2007
(Almost) Never Too Late to Plant Bulbs
Ill.: Claire Tourigny & clipartstation.com Normally spring flowering bulbs (tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, crocus, etc.) are planted from September through NovemberContinue Reading
Weird Growth on a Wintercreeper
Crown gall on a wintercreeper euonymus (Euonymus fortunei). Photo: Therese Houde Question: I’m attaching a photo taken in my flower bed.Continue Reading
Huggable Houseplants – Part 2
Ill.: clipartmac.com & pinclipart.com, montage: laidbackgardener.com In yesterday’s article, I presented more than 20 different fuzzy and hairy houseplants. HereContinue Reading
Huggable Houseplants
Ill.: clipartmac.com & pinclipart.com, montage: laidbackgardener.com Some indoor plants seem to be made for touching. Covered in fuzz or softContinue Reading
Mushroom 101: Basic Tips for First-Time Mushroom Growers
Photo by carboxaldehyde, Pexels The following article is offered by North Spore, whose mission is to make the world of mushrooms accessible to all, fosteringContinue Reading
Garden Myth: You Can Use Sterilized Garden Soil to Start Seeds
Sterilizing potting soil is generally a waste of time. Photo: sublimesucculents.com Question: On Facebook, I saw that you can sterilize theContinue Reading
Fittonias : A Fragile Beauty
Fittonia is a charming houseplant, but suffers severely from dehydration in the winter months. Photo: yates.com.au Winter is hard onContinue Reading
Using Leaf Blowers Safely and Wisely
Photo: OPEI Here are a few reminders about using a leaf blower: Pay attention when using a leaf blower. Focus onContinue Reading