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.

by Larry Hodgson January 15, 2015 0

Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day

Hoyas: Be Careful Not to Prune Out Future Flowers

The hoya or wax plant (Hoya carnosa and similar species) is an attractive indoor climbing or hanging plant with thickContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson January 14, 2015 0

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Garden Writers Association Media Awards Now Open

Written a good gardening book? A super plant article? Put together the world’s best plant catalog? Your garden photo isContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson January 14, 2015 1

Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day

Fungus Gnats Hate Dry Soil!

Fungus gnats, often mistakenly called black flies or fruit flies, are small flies that live mostly, along with their lookalike cousins, the shoreContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson January 13, 2015 2

Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day

Soak Those Baskets!

Houseplants in hanging baskets suffer more from underwatering than other houseplants. This is partly because they are more exposed to drafts, soContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson January 12, 2015 2

Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day

Let the Lizards Loose

If you have a sunroom or other room where you keep lots of plants, release a gecko or one or two anolesContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson January 11, 2015 1

Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day

Bugs that Spread Plant Diseases

Insects that feed on the sap or grate or eat the leaves of our plants sometimes have much more seriousContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson January 9, 2015 11

Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day

Making Your Leeks Perennials

Normally you should be starting leeks for your vegetable garden fairly soon (in February in most climates, so get those seed orders in!). Leeks can and shouldContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson January 8, 2015 1

Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day

A Permit to Cut Down a Dead Tree?

As strange as it may seem, in many North American cities, you need a permit to cut down a deadContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson January 7, 2015 0

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Ask Before You Buy a Plant

You’re not interested in constantly fighting against diseases, pests and weeds? Before buying a new plant, grill the salesperson! Does it haveContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson January 2, 2015 0

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Easy Way to Recycle Your Christmas Tree

When you take down your Christmas tree after the holidays, here’s an easy way to get more use of out it.Continue Reading

Author: Larry Hodgson

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