Plant Sunflowers for Ukrainian Freedom
Sunflowers are the national flower of Ukraine. You can show your sympathy and support for the struggling Ukranian people byContinue 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.
Can I Multiply a Patented Plant?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I was taking cuttings of my coleus as I do each spring and saw on theContinue Reading
Why You Should Think Twice Before Destroying Garden Caterpillars and Spiders
By Emila Smith You may want to think twice about automatically destroying all caterpillars, spiders, or insects in general thatContinue Reading
Cuttings 101
With cuttings, a plant stem becomes a whole new plant in just a few weeks! Ill.: Maria Flaya, depositphotos ByContinue Reading
Stephanotis: The March 2022 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson This tropical climber is very popular as a gift plant, be it as a present for othersContinue Reading
Best Spring Gardening Tips
Photo: alexraths, depositphotos By Sean Barker Spring is a busy time in the garden. The fallow period of winter givesContinue Reading
Learn When to Sow Your Garden Seeds
Do you want to know when to sow your garden plants indoors this spring? The following lists might be usefulContinue Reading
Planting a Garden That’s Pet-Friendly: 5 Helpful Tips?
Photo: mashiki, depositphotos By Sara Sparrow Ever wanted to have a beautiful garden? You can! Want to have a greatContinue Reading
How To Choose Plants For Gardens? 10 Steps
Choose the right plants for your gardens in 10 easy steps. Find out which plants will thrive in your environment and how to care for them.
Invite your municipality to Proclaim
2022 the Year of the Garden
Vancouver, Red Deer, Winnipeg, Niagara Falls, Sainte-Julie, Halifax, and many more Canadian cities have proclaimed 2022 the Year of theContinue Reading