Where Has Spring Gone?
Around March 20th, spring officially arrives. Yet at this time of year, the landscape often seems to hover between winterContinue 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.
What Is an Orchid?
Orchid show season is just around the corner! Before you visit, it might be helpful to know what an orchidContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Fertilization
For a golden yellow “cedar” What fertilizer should be used to maintain the beautiful golden yellow color of Golden GlobeContinue Reading
Good Lighting for Seedlings
For many gardeners, March is the month for sowing seeds. Since we can’t garden outside yet, we garden indoors, preparingContinue Reading
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
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