Snow Shoveling Tips to Follow this Winter
Photo; Gina Sanders, depositphotos By Samantha Waites Winter is jam-packed with fun snow activities we can all enjoy. Shoveling yourContinue 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.
Gardening Book of the Month
The Orchid Whisperer: Expert Secrets for Growing Beautiful Orchids by Bruce Rogers Don’t you just love orchids? But, have youContinue Reading
Top Recycling Tips for the Garden
Ill.: yusufdemirci, depositphotos By Justin Osborne Garden shops are excellent, but if you’re living on a budget or want to beContinue Reading
Plant Thieves Strike Again!
By Larry Hodgson I’ve once again been a victim of plant thieves. This has happened several times over the yearsContinue Reading
20 Best Houseplants for the Bathroom
Houseplants are marvellous in a bathroom, but you need to use the right ones! Photo: NewAfrica, depositphotos By Larry HodgsonContinue Reading
Tips for Making Your Poinsettia Shine Through the Season and Beyond
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Learn How Mycorrhizal Fungi Benefits Your Trees and Shrubs
Photo: smileus, depositphotos Owning a healthy and flourishing organic garden is nothing short of a delight. But maintaining a gardenContinue Reading
What Is Sumac and Can I Grow My Own?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I have a weakness for the spice called sumac. I find it tangy, sweet and fruity, greatContinue Reading
Watering Your Poinsettia With Ice Cubes
By Larry Hodgson The Internet is full of ridiculous horticultural information: really lame things that you are recommended to doContinue Reading
Beer Cans to Protect Terracotta Pots?
I recently received the following message: I thought you may like to know my method of preventing frost damage to terracottaContinue Reading