Do Trees Really Need Staking?
There is an old belief that you should always stake a tree solidly when you plant it. Indeed, this wasContinue 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 Goldenrod, Wild and Beautiful
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
Tips for Saving Water This Summer
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
A Hedge for Practically Nothing
You want to plant a hedge, but the price of hedge plants is beyond your budget? Why not start yourContinue Reading
Go on Vacation With Peace of Mind
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
Head in the Sun, Feet in the Shade
You’ll often hear said about clematis (Clematis spp.) that they like having their head in the sun and their feet inContinue Reading
Perennials for Non-Stop Bloom
Most perennials bloom for about 2 weeks. That means that, for a garden that is constantly in bloom, you have toContinue Reading
Who Gardens in a Condo?
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
Ornamental Grasses That Stay Put
Ornamental grasses have never been more popular… and for good reason. They have attractive summer foliage that dances in theContinue Reading
Great Summer Garden Escapes
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading