Repotting a Leggy Anthurium
Anthuriums tend to lose their lower leaves and become leggy over time. Photo: Rachel Bernier Question: I have had an anthuriumContinue 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.
Composting With Worms
Vermicomposting: so simple, so efficient! Photo: www.wormcompostinghq.com I know it may sound disgusting to some people, but worm composting orContinue Reading
Ginkgos Live Long Because They Don’t Know When to Die
One of the oldest ginkgos in Japan, with a 10-meter girth, but at only 700 years old, it’s half theContinue Reading
Keeping Seedlings Short and Compact
You can help eliminate floppy, pale seedlings with a few simple tricks. Millie Davenport, hgic.clemson.edu When you start your ownContinue Reading
Tip on Repotting Rosette Succulents
If you’ve ever repotted a rosette-type succulent (echeveria, haworthia, etc.), you’ve probably run into the problem of not getting soilContinue Reading
Gardening Opportunities in the Time of COVID-19
Here’s an excellent article on things to do in the garden even as the Covid-19 has you under lockdown, fromContinue Reading
Patio Peonies: A New Look at an Old Favorite
Patio peony ‘Oslo’: the perfect choice for a deck or patio. Photo: green-works.nl Most of us know peonies (Paeonia spp.) asContinue Reading
Squashes Resistant to Powdery Mildew
Powdery mildew attacks various squash species in mid to late summer. Photo: gardenerd.comldew Powdery mildew (PM), in which a whiteContinue Reading
Common Houseplant Cleans the Air in South Africa
Some people feel the elephant bush (Portulcaria afra), commonly grown as a houseplant elsewhere, may become the climate change saviourContinue Reading
Keeping Houseplants Well-Watered While You’re Away
Watering houseplants when you’re absent for more than a week is always a problem. Even if you entrust the workContinue Reading