Norway Maple: the Great Invader!
Sometimes when you try to solve one problem, you create another. That’s what happened in the 1950s and 1960s withContinue 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.
A Story of Gravel, Drainage Layers and Public Safety
There are horticultural techniques that were so widespread that we didn’t even think about them: we just applied them. OneContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Apples, Pears and Voles, Oh My!
Pear and Apple Trees Do Not Fertilize Each Other Question I had two ‘Flemish Beauty’ pear trees that I boughtContinue Reading
Surprise! Snow Can Melt Without Your Help
I have just returned from my daily walk, which is normally a pleasant activity… except at this time of yearContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: A Fruitful “Cedar” and Springtime Relaxation
A “Cedar” in Fruit Question I have a very large, tall cedar tree that produced different shoots last summer. TheyContinue Reading
The Shamrock… And Other Floral Emblems
Today, members of the Irish diaspora all over the world wear green, a symbol of this verdant country. We knowContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Indoor Water Bassin for Turtles
Question I want to create a water garden in the house for my two fish and my turtle. I wouldContinue Reading
Attract Butterflies and Hummingbirds to Your Yard
Who doesn’t appreciate the fluttering and beautiful colors of butterflies and hummingbirds in our gardens? But it is clear thatContinue Reading
The Purest Air in Town
Remember, several years ago, NASA carried out a study into the possibilities of filtering pollutants from home air. The studyContinue Reading
Worms In My Houseplant
Question I’ve had a Norfolk pine for 4 years. I noticed this morning that it was infested with worms. TheyContinue Reading