Late-Season Powdery Mildew: Not Such a Big Problem!
Question My magnificent maple has had a fungus problem each fall for the last 3 years. I’ve asked all sortsContinue 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 Wrong Caterpillar on My Milkweeds
What to do when you plan for a monarch caterpillar and a stranger shows up in its place? Question IContinue Reading
Sad News: It’s Already Fall!
Fall equinox will occur on September 22 and this signals the official start of autumn … but for gardeners, fallContinue Reading
Naturalizing Bulbs in the Lawn
Specialists don’t always have the right method I’m hardly new to naturalizing bulbs in lawns. I started when I wasContinue Reading
Crocodile Fern: The August 2022 Houseplant of the Month
The crocodile fern or alligator fern (Microsorum musifolium) is a relatively recent addition to the houseplant galaxy. It really wasn’tContinue Reading
No Need to Prune Freshly Transplanted Lilacs
Question Last fall, I transplanted some lilacs from a friend’s yard. In the spring, new leaves appeared, but only onContinue Reading
Sniffer Dogs May Become the Best Pest Treatment!
We all know that dogs have an amazing sense of smell. With up to 300 million olfactory receptors in theirContinue Reading
Precious Spice From Your Own Crocus
When was the last time you checked the price of saffron, that golden-colored condiment usually found in tiny plastic pouchesContinue Reading
Vandals Attack Trees in Public Garden
I was horrified by the news. I’m a great fan of the Halifax Public Gardens, an extraordinary public park andContinue Reading
Weeping Willow in Serious Decline
Question There is a weeping willow over 100 years old on the lot we just purchased. It’s beautiful, but weContinue Reading