Hibiscus: The Queen of Houseplants?
Has the hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) become the queen of houseplants, dethroning the African violet, which has played this role forContinue 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.
The ABCs of Seedlings
Every year, new gardeners discover the pleasure of growing their own plants from seed. And that’s what it really is:Continue Reading
Have Seed, Will Travel
With March, the month of sowing, fast approaching, it can be interesting to study one of nature’s most fascinating phenomena:Continue Reading
Air Layering: Taking Plants Down a Notch
When a houseplant loses most of its lower leaves, yet the top is still very attractive, or has become soContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Canker on a Colorado Blue Spruce
Question For almost 30 years, a magnificent Colorado blue spruce has graced the front of my home. It’s almost 15Continue Reading
Beware: Whiteflies Are Back
Every year, it’s the same story. We bring in a few plants in autumn – geraniums, fuchsias or other “annuals”Continue Reading
A House Plant Thermometer
Indoor gardening during the winter months can be a delightful way to bring greenery into your home. However, understanding the temperatureContinue Reading
Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day… With Plants
Valentine’s Day is all about love: romantic love, of course, but also sensual, carnal love. So, in the run-up toContinue Reading
Winter Berries to Attract Birds
In the heart of winter, when the landscape is blanketed in snow, attracting a diverse array of birds to yourContinue Reading
Garden Tours: The Height of Laidback Gardening
With spring just around the corner, it’ll soon be time for that favorite sport of the truly Laidback gardener: visitingContinue Reading