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 September 29, 2023 4

Fall Clean-Up

Are You an Excessive Gardener or a Laidback One?

Fall is really the season that determines whether you’re an excessive gardener or a laidback one. For excessive gardeners, fallContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson September 25, 2023 1

Botany

Some Plants Get the Blues

Leaves are green, right? And we’re all supposed to know why because we studied photosynthesis in high school. However, sinceContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson September 22, 2023 3

Bulbs

Yes, There ARE Perennial Tulips

Tulips have the reputation of not being very long-lasting. With most, their bloom decreases from year to year. The firstContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson September 21, 2023 1

Vegetables

Spinach: Sow in Fall for Best Results

Forget everything you learned about vegetables when you try growing spinach (Spinacia oleracea). The spring seeding usually recommended often gives disappointingContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson September 18, 2023 0

Houseplants

The Mountain Cabbage Tree: A Beautiful 4-Season Plant

At this time of year, many gardeners bring in geraniums, fuchsias, impatiens, begonias, etc., which grew in their flowerbeds andContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson September 15, 2023 2

Bulbs

Best Bulbs for Dry Shade

In general, spring-flowering bulbs naturalize better at the foot of trees with a taproot, like an oak, than trees withContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson September 11, 2023 0

Bulbs

What Will Be the First Flower of Spring?

Every spring, as soon as the snow melts, the bulbs we planted the previous autumn race to be the firstContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson September 8, 2023 0

Gardening

Time to Look for Bargains

Many garden centers and nurseries offer significant deals in the fall, especially on plants that they would have to overwinter.Continue Reading

by Larry Hodgson September 4, 2023 1

Perennials

The Clash of the Titans

Many of the perennials I love are just a little too invasive for my taste. You plant them in aContinue Reading

by Larry Hodgson September 1, 2023 0

Roses

Northern Gardeners Need Own Root Roses

Most rose bushes sold around the world are grafted (budded) onto the easy-to-produce and vigorous rose ‘Dr. Huey’. And that’s notContinue Reading

Author: Larry Hodgson

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