Confuse Insects by Avoiding Monocultures
To reduce the risk of insect infestations, it’s best to mix vegetables in the garden rather than grouping them together.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.
The New ‘Oscar Peterson’ Rose
For many gardeners living in cold climates, there are no better roses than those of the Explorer series developed byContinue Reading
Wasp Repellents: Do They Really Work?
You’ve probably seen them in your local garden center… or in somebody’s garden. A gray or brown inflated object thatContinue Reading
Slug-free Hostas
Last year I published a list of hostas that are resistant to slugs. I’ll be the first to admit it’sContinue Reading
Carrots Resistant to Carrot Fly
The carrot fly (Chamaepsila rosae, formerly Psila rosea) is a major annoyance for vegetable gardeners. It’s found pretty much aroundContinue Reading
Castor Bean: the Fast Way to a Tropical Look
With its enormous palmate leaves and huge height (some cultivars can reach 10 feet/3 m!), castor bean (Ricinus communis) isContinue Reading
When To Prune Flowering Shrubs
Gardeners seem very concerned about when to prune broadleaf shrubs, as if trimming them at the wrong time of the yearContinue Reading
A Raised Bed with Cinder Blocks
To quickly install a garden that will give height to your landscape, why not simply use cinder blocks (hollow, stackable concreteContinue Reading
Growing Celery from a Stump
Did you know that when you buy celery at the supermarket, there are ways to recover the plant and getContinue Reading
Thriller Plants for Containers
What can you use as a thriller plant for your container garden? Actually, almost any plant can be used asContinue Reading