The Double Coconut: The World’s Largest Seed
Double coconut seeds. Source: maldivica-www.indianmedicinalplants-info. Over the centuries, a giant fruit was occasionally found floating in the Indian Ocean orContinue 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.
No Need to Feed a Sleeping Plant
It’s best not to feed plants when they aren’t growing. Source: Stephen Almond, commons.wikimedia.org & www.boomanfloral.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Outside ofContinue Reading
Shower With Your Plants
A quick shower can be very beneficial to indoor plants. Source: hnczcyw.com Dust, dirt and cooking oils that accumulate on theContinue Reading
When a Woodpecker Knocks
Downy woodpecker drumming on siding. Source: Wes Clark, www.youtube.com Question: I have a problem with downy woodpeckers. They have been bangingContinue Reading
Time for a Tree Inspection
When leaves have mostly fallen from your trees, it’s time to give them a good going over. Source: A melbournechapter.netContinue Reading
Clean and Sharpen Garden Tools Before Winter
Thoroughly clean your garden tools before winter. Source: gardencontainer.wndrs.com To work effectively, garden tools should always be clean and well honed.Continue Reading
What to Do About Bracket Fungi?
Source: Louise St. Cyr Question: My mature tree is infested with strange growths. What should I do? Louise St. Cyr Answer:WhatContinue Reading
Cats Can Carry Irritating Cactus Spines
Source: www.missioncats.net, weedecor.com& www.kisspng.com, montage: jardinierparesseux.com Many years ago now, my wife and I began suffering from a mild but annoyingContinue Reading
Thought of the Day
Source: Cade Martin, Dawn Arlotta, pixnio.com A man should never plant a garden larger than his wife can take careContinue Reading
How Garden Plants Adapt to Cold
Plants do best when they can acclimatize slowly to cold. Source: libreshot.com If you live in a cold climate, you’veContinue Reading