10 Gardening Gaffes To Avoid in the New Year
By George Weigel What’s the difference between a new gardener and an experienced one? The experienced gardener has killed wayContinue 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.
Success With Orchids
Orchids are very popular … and not that difficult to care for! Photo: dalivl@yandex.ru, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Nowadays, orchidsContinue Reading
2022: Year of the Peperomia
Every year, the National Garden Bureau, a non-profit organization promoting the pleasures of home gardening, selects one annual, one perennial, oneContinue Reading
A Visit At The Slug Lady’s
By Larry Hodgson I’m very naïve. I keep imagining that that every gardener would like to be a laidback oneContinue Reading
Zanzibar Castor Bean: Tropical Effect Guaranteed!
By Larry Hodgson I have been growing Zanzibar castor beans (Ricinus communis ‘Zanzibarensis’) ever since I was a child. NotContinue Reading
Giant Begonia Discovered in Tibet
By Larry Hodgson Begonias are popular garden and house plants. With more than 2,000 species found in tropical to subtropicalContinue Reading
How to Buy Houseplants
Photo: Dimaberlin, depositphotos Thinking about going on a houseplant shopping spree? These tips may help! By Larry Hodgson I rarelyContinue Reading
What is the Correct pH for a Vegetable Garden?
Many gardeners don’t realize just how important an adequate soil pH is in growing vegetables. Photo: Krakenimages.com, depositphotos By LarryContinue Reading
When a Cactus Stretches for the Light
This little cactus is seriously etiolated. It should be short and rounded, not stretching and pointed. By Larry Hodgson DesertContinue Reading
How to Plant Deciduous Trees? The Complete Guide
Photo: xerox123.mail.ua, depositphotos By Mark Yeater Deciduous trees can enhance the aesthetic appeal of your garden or yard by severalContinue Reading