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
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 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
Alternatives to Roundup
The following article about the popular but often criticized weedkiller Roundup is from the website ConsumerNotice.org, a website dedicated to providingContinue Reading
When Thrips Attack African Violet Flowers
By Larry Hodgson Question: I have a collection of African violets. I must have brought some thrips home by accident,Continue Reading
Bird’s Nest Fern: The January 2022 Houseplant of the Month
Photo: sc-images, depositphotos By Larry Hodgson I’ve long been fascinated by bird’s-nest ferns (Asplenium nidus and similar species, such as A. antiquum and A.Continue Reading
A New Year for the Laidback Gardener Blog
Ill.: Stick.png & depositphotos By Larry Hodgson Yes, it’s the New Year, and my little project of a simple dailyContinue Reading
10 New Year’s Resolutions for Laidback Gardeners
In 2022, why not spend more time enjoying your garden and less on working in it! Ill.: Claire Tourigny ByContinue Reading
When White Mold Grows on Potting Soil
White mold at the base of a grape ivy (Cissus alata, formerly C. rhombifolia). Photo: matusskaaaaa, depositphotos By Larry HodgsonContinue Reading
How to Write a Gardening Blog and Make It Visible on Google
Photo: unsplash.com By Frank Hamilton Gardening is a hobby that many enjoy, so it’s no wonder that there are soContinue Reading