Let’s Bring Back A Forgotten Spring Beauty
When I first moved to Quebec City 40 years ago, I was astounded by the vast carpets of white flowersContinue 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 Longest Blooming Perennial of All!
Larry Hodgson has published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French andContinue Reading
Do You Really Have to Divide Perennials?
Many gardening books emphasize the importance of dividing perennials according to a specific schedule. For each variety described, they inevitablyContinue Reading
A Few Tips for Gardeners
Larry Hodgson has published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French andContinue Reading
Spring Cleaning: Light Version
The laidback gardener does practically no fall cleanup (he trusts that Mother Nature knows how to take care of hisContinue Reading
The Guy Who Doesn’t Like Grass
Larry Hodgson has published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in French and English.Continue Reading
Home Composting: The Right Stuff
With the gardening season picking up speed, it’s time to think about composting. And it’s not very complicated: any organicContinue Reading
Annuals That Self-Sow!
The very best annuals are those that self-sow… At least that’s my opinion as a laidback gardener. You sow them theContinue Reading
Trees with Invasive Roots
I regularly get questions from home owners worried by the presence of a tree near the foundations of their house orContinue Reading
When Is Commercial Compost Really Compost?
Homemade compost really is compost… but what about the other products sold under that name? Photo: Paul Maguire, depositphotos It’sContinue Reading