Three Scary Trees and Shrubs for Halloween!
Corkscrew Hazel (Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’). Photo: crocus.co.uk For Halloween, you may be interested in discovering some trees and shrubs that, by theirContinue 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.
My Staghorn Fern Is Pregnant!
Ill.: Etsy.com. dlpng.com & webstockreview.net, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Well, not exactly pregnant, of course. That’s not really a botanical term. ButContinue Reading
Laidback Gardener Blog Wins International Award… Indirectly!
I’ve just received word that the French-language version of this blog, jardinierparesseux.com, (yes, you may not know this, but I write thisContinue Reading
Conservation Group Encourages People to Leave Their Leaves on the Ground
Text and photos from The Nature Conservancy of Canada The information included in the following press release is essentially the sameContinue Reading
The Fascinating History of the Garden Strawberry
Photo: gardenandhappy.com. We’ve been growing strawberries as a garden for so long it’s hard to believe that they are actuallyContinue Reading
Discover Some Innovative Uses for Wooden Garden Sheds
To protect furniture and other gardening accessories from the elements, one of the most popular solutions is building a gardenContinue Reading
Dirt Is Actually Good for You: Who Knew?
Photo: www.nacdnet.org When Ma scolded you for getting dirty playing in the yard, claiming you’d probably catch some vile disease,Continue Reading
Thought of the Day
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How Deep to Plant Bulbs to Protect Them From Freezing?
Ill.: www.clipartmax.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Question: How deep should I plant my bulbs (hyacinth, daffodils, tulip, etc.) so they don’t freeze? StephaneContinue Reading
The Fall Perennial with Doll’s Eyes
White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda). Photo: Klehm Arboretum & Botanic Garden A perennial grown mainly for its decorative berries? That’s veryContinue Reading