Stevia: Sweet as Can Be
The media has long trumpeted that this “new plant” was the solution to obesity and weight control. Stevia-based products (powders,Continue 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.
Answers to Your Questions: Scale, Bougainvilleas, and Amaryllis Seeds
Scale insects on bougainvilleas I have a problem with my bougainvilleas. I think they have scale insects, which look likeContinue Reading
Edible Landscaping
With the economy in a bit of a slump, many people are looking for ways to save money. And oneContinue Reading
Better Than Chocolate
An American survey on the best gift to give your sweetheart for Valentine’s Day reveals that women much prefer flowersContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Thuja Hedge, Albino Rose Bush, and Salt Damage
Should you trim a thuja hedge? Our future property in a rural area is surrounded by a beautiful hedge ofContinue Reading
Gardening With the Moon
I recently received a message from a reader who was wondering about gardening according to the phases of the moon.Continue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Broken Branch and Damaged Linden
Broken branch I have a problem with a 6-meter (20 ft) pine tree. Last winter, the snow broke a largeContinue Reading
A Brief Lesson in Taxonomy
Experienced gardeners happily talk about botanical names, cultivar names, and trade names as if these distinctions were the most obviousContinue Reading
Finally, I’ll Earn My Place in Paradise!
The landscaping of one’s property is almost always preceded by a period of intense negotiations, heightened emotions, tears, and dirtyContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Soil Analysis, Thyme, and Fruitless Peppers
Traditional soil analysis I would like to know what method was used in the past to analyze soil, that is,Continue Reading