Fall is for Planting Perennials
Tips on planting your perennials this Fall Fall is a great time to add perennials to your Victory Garden 2.0!Continue 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.
The Tulip Fields of Atlantic Canada
Tulip fields in bloom at Vanco Farms, Prince Edward Island. Photo: Vanco Farms Two years ago, I was able toContinue Reading
Is it Possible to Build a Shed All By Yourself?
5 Tips to Help Make it Happen An article by guest blogger Samantha Black Yes, it is possible to buildContinue Reading
Help Me Put a Name on This Plant
My mystery climber doesn’t bloom often, but it suckers like crazy. Plant Identified! Thanks to the readers of this column,Continue Reading
The Vodka With the Grass Blade Inside
Ill.: CEDC International & www.needpix.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog If you’re into fine liqueurs, check this one out: ?ubrówka Bison Grass Vodka (pronounce the name zoo-BROV-ka),Continue Reading
Name That Plant
The Surprising Mesembryanthemum ‘Mesbicla’ Mesembryanthemum ‘Mesbicla’. Photo: Proven Winners Question: I saw this magnificent container plant that I can’t identify. DoContinue Reading
Seed Bombing: Spread the Joy of Flowers!
Seed bombing
Seed bomb
Seed ball
Guerilla gardening
Houseplants to Leave Outdoors (For a While) in Fall
The florist’s azalea (Rhododendron simsii) is among the relatively few houseplants that greatly benefit from a fall spent outdoors inContinue Reading
Pot Failure Leads to Sedum Relaunch
A tear in its hanging basket means I’ve had to restart my burro’s tail. Photo: laidbackgardener.blog Pots don’t last foreverContinue Reading
Already Time to Bring Your Houseplants Back Indoors?
Houseplants love spending a summer in the great outdoors … but at some point, you have to bring them backContinue Reading