Why Do Some Plants Attract Pests and Others Don’t
Hoverfly visiting a viper’s bugloss flower. Photo: imagebrokermicrostock, depositphotos By Victoria Baeker Plants and bugs* have a long relationship; theyContinue 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.
When Voles Strip Bark From Shrubs
Voles may be tiny, but they can do serious damage to shrubs during the winter by stripping off their bark.Continue Reading
5 Easy-to-Grow Vegetables for Breast-feeding Mothers
Are you having trouble with lactation? Here are 5 vegetables you can eat to help with that. What’s the bestContinue Reading
Thought of the Day
The answer to any soil problem is almost always “compost!” – Mathieu Hodgson From a conversation from my son lastContinue Reading
How to Choose a Sod Installation Company
By Valerie Smith Spring and fall are perfect times for introducing sod to your yard for the first time orContinue Reading
Open Your Eyes to Everyday Beauty
By Larry Hodgson Many years ago, some local officials asked me to take a dignitary from Haiti on a tourContinue Reading
Time to Wake Up Your Tuberous Begonias
By Larry Hodgson The tuberous begonia (Begonia × tuberhybrida) is among the most popular summer bulbs. Its ability to produceContinue Reading
Get Ticked Off: Gardening With Lyme Disease in Mind
By Paul Hetzler These days, it’s no shock to learn health officials may not always give us the most up-to-dateContinue Reading
The First Weed of Spring?
By Larry Hodgson I just know you’re so looking forward to this: the blooming of the first weed of spring!Continue Reading
What Not to Put into the Compost Bin
With the active composting season beginning in many climates, it may be worthwhile going over what you should not putContinue Reading