What Happens If I Don’t Prune My Hydrangea?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I would like to know if pruning my panicle hydrangea in the fall is really necessary? IfContinue 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.
Herbs: Just Let Them Freeze!
By Larry Hodgson Why is it so many gardeners insist on trying to bring their herb plants indoors for theContinue Reading
Fall is For Dividing Too!
By Larry Hodgson For many gardeners, there is only one season to divide their garden plants: spring. However, fall isContinue Reading
50 Berry Plants That Attract Birds
If you want to attract beautiful birds to your garden, feeders won’t suffice. You’ll also need to grow plants withContinue Reading
No-Hassle Fall Garden Care
Simple things to do in the fall to keep your garden happy and healthy. By Larry Hodgson As a laidbackContinue Reading
Is the Hardy Gerbera Really Hardy?
This plant was sold as a hardy gerbera. Many gardeners wouldn’t agree. Photo: Piqsel
Banana-Leaf Fig: The October 2021 Houseplant of the Month
By Larry Hodgson The banana-leaf fig or sabre-leaf fig (Ficus maclellandii) is an indoor tree. You might also know it asContinue Reading
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
By Larry Hodgson Last week, I had a mature spruce tree taken out. It was already there and fully matureContinue Reading
Homeowners Guide To Deck Cleaning, Repair, And Maintenance
By DecksDirect I. Introduction Decks are an extension of the house and are considered a primary living area. As anContinue Reading
No Need to Cut Perennials Back in the Fall
The idea of “cleaning up” your perennials in the fall should have died out decades ago. It’s never been necessaryContinue Reading