A New Pest Practically in My Own Backyard!
No one wants to hear about a new insect pest. There are already so many of them and it seemsContinue 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.
A Fast and Easy Green Carpet!
Almost any climbing plant (vine) will make an excellent groundcover plant if you place it where there is nothing itContinue Reading
How to Hybridize Your Own Tomato
When it comes to pollination, domestic tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) are curious plants. The flower is essentially closed, as the pistilContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Plants Grow Better with Coca-Cola
No, Coca-Cola is not good for plants … and you can substitute the soft drink of your choice for Coca-ColaContinue Reading
With Container Plants, Double Up on Fertilizer
If you want outstanding container flower gardens or abundant, tasty vegetables in pots, you have to both water and fertilizeContinue Reading
Growing Shrubs From Cuttings: So Simple!
Most gardeners buy the shrubs that decorate their gardens as established plants… and pay quite dearly for the service. ButContinue Reading
Can Roof Runoff Be Used for Vegetables?
Question: Can rainwater collected from an asphalt shingle roof be harmful to vegetables and other edible plants? M-C Chevrette Answer: TheContinue Reading
No Real Need to Blanch Leeks
Leeks (Allium ampeloprasum) with a long white stalk have always been considered highly desirable by gardeners. To obtain such whiteness,Continue Reading
Sticky Trap Using a Real Apple
Many gardeners already know that a red ball covered with glue can be used as a trap for the appleContinue Reading
Gardens Evolve and So Should You!
Your garden is not stuck in a time warp; it is constantly evolving. Trees grow and create more shade … andContinue Reading