The Toxic Plants Garden: A Halloween Discovery
A toxic tree, poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix), rises above the Toxic Plants Garden in its striking Halloween colors. Photo: JardinContinue 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.
Help! My Bulbs Are Upside Down
Even if you plant bulbs upside down, they won’t grow downward. Photo: pngfind.com, freepsdfilescom & wayfair.com Question: I planted 40 tulipContinue Reading
Desperate to Grow Citrus? Try Trenching!
Russians developed trenching techniques to grow citrus well beyond its normal range. Photo: lowtechmagazine.com In a logical world, you’d growContinue Reading
Lichens on Trees? Not to Worry!
Lichens are often found on trees and are not harmful. Photo: Neil Sperry, theeagle.com When trees lose their leaves inContinue Reading
Maryland Senna: A Perennial to Discover
Photo: Amazon.com Botanical name: Senna marilandica, syn. Cassia marilandicaFamily: Fabaceae (legumes)Height: 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 m)Width: 2 to 3 feet (60 to 100 cm)Exposure: sunContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Is Dish Soap Safe for the Garden and the Science Behind It
Ill.: clipartkey.com & clipartstation.com Guest article by Jeffrey Douglas With more and more people “greening” up their daily living, itContinue Reading
Garden Myth: You Don’t Need to Water Succulents
Succulents may store water in their leaves and stems, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need to be watered! Photo:Continue Reading
7 Tips for Readying Your Outdoor Power Equipment for Winter Storage
The following article is taken from a press release offered by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Prep Equipment for SeasonContinue Reading
Why Are the Leaves of My Geraniums Turning Yellow?
Pelargonium going through an awkward phase after being brought indoors. Photo: CriticallyChallenged, reddit.com Question: I saved a few geraniums from myContinue Reading
Hardy Kiwis for Cold Climate Gardeners
The conventional kiwifruit is fine in mild climate, but you need extra-tough kiwis where winters are cold. Photo: homesteadersonline WhoContinue Reading