When a Baby Bird Falls From the Nest
Photo: Mandy Dickinson, nwf.org This is far from an uncommon occurrence. If your garden has plenty of trees that birdsContinue 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.
Cacti: August Houseplant of the Month
Whether it’s their trendy geometric shapes or their air of unapproachability, cacti are exciting houseplants that have a big impactContinue Reading
5 Ways To Enhance The Look of Your Patio
By Robert Baker of Outsidepursuits.comPhoto: Rhys Ludlow, Pixabay Is your patio looking tired and dated? Before you invite over your friends andContinue Reading
The Fascinating History of the Lawn
The Green Carpet at Versailles was one of the first lawns designed strictly for show. Photo: Remi Jouan, Wikimedia CommonsContinue Reading
Uncover Cuttings Gradually
Polka dot plants will wilt if exposed suddenly to dry air. Photo: nbolmer, houzz.com Question: I was taking cuttings of aContinue Reading
Bonus Plants
Sometimes plants hitch a ride with others, so keep your eyes open! Ill.: www.pikpng.com & www.vhv.rs, montage: laidbackgardener.blog I don’t know aboutContinue Reading
Should You Use Algicide in a Bird Bath?
Photo: www.birdspot.co.uk Question: I have a bird bath in my garden that tends to turn quite green with algae. I’ve beenContinue Reading
Confusion Over Hardiness Zones
‘Sensation’ (Syringa vulgaris ‘Sensation’) is actually a very hardy lilac, fully capable of growing in hardiness zone 5. Photo: platthillnursery.comContinue Reading
Accidental Invader May Stop Europe from Sneezing
Distribution of ragweed pollen in Europe just before the arrival of the ragweed beetle. Ill.: European Aeroallergen Network Europe hasContinue Reading
Lavatera No More
Lavatera × clementii ‘Rosea’ is now Malva × clementii ‘Rosea’. Photo: gardenersdream.co.uk Yes, the genus Lavatera is gone, taxonomically speaking at least, and itsContinue Reading