Coffee Filters Also Filter Soil
If you’re the slightest bit up-to-date about houseplants, you know you don’t have to put a drainage layer of gravel orContinue 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 30 Year Mealybug Infestation: a Horror Story
Where do the unwanted insects found on our houseplants come from? Some come indoors all on their own (spider mitesContinue Reading
Just Say No to Winter Protection
I don’t know if the “winter protection” phenomenon has hit your region or not, but where I live, it isContinue Reading
Clean Your Pots with Vinegar
Frustrated by the endless scraping needed to remove stubborn calcium deposits from flowerpots? There is a much simpler solution: aContinue Reading
The Right Dose of Pesticide, No More, No Less
“If a little is good, more must be better!” That seems to be the motto of some gardeners who oftenContinue Reading
How to Store Carrots
Back in the day, pretty much everyone knew how to store vegetables over the winter, but that knowledge has beenContinue Reading
It’s Amaryllis Time!
Yes, it’s that time of year: head into any store, even a supermarket, and you’re likely to find displays ofContinue Reading
Decorate Flower Boxes for the Winter
Nothing says more clearly “it’s fall and I’m depressed” than a flower box emptied of its annuals sadly awaiting theContinue Reading
Getting Started with Bonsai
In general, the inexpensive bonsais sold in non-specialized stores are not really bonsais, at least not yet. They are simplyContinue Reading
Dust-busting Houseplants
There are many reasons to grow houseplants: they beautify our homes, contribute to our psychological well-being, humidify the air, reduceContinue Reading