Vegetables on Your Balcony? It’s in the Bag!
You don’t need a pot to start a vegetable garden on your balcony or terrace. You can grow vegetables andContinue 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.
What Does Bolting Mean?
By Larry Hodgson Bolting, also called going to seed, is one of those arcane horticultural terms that throws beginning gardeners.Continue Reading
Fruit Trees and Plants: Patience Needed
By Larry Hodgson Question: Three years ago, we planted two apple trees: a ‘Macintosh’ and a ‘Gala’. Much to our disappointment,Continue Reading
Which Lettuce is the Best Choice for Laidback Gardeners?
By Larry Hodgson Most home gardeners know that head lettuce (Lactuca sativa capitata) is hard to grow well (true enough!), so theyContinue Reading
Garden Hangouts and Hideaways for Kids
Pry the kids away from their screens and create a special outdoor space just for them! Everyone needs a spaceContinue Reading
What to Do About Frost Damage to Perennials
By Larry Hodgson Question: Last week, we had a late frost and several perennials in my garden were damaged. This isContinue Reading
10 reasons to Hire a Certified Landscape Professional for your Landscaping
By Mathieu Hodgson While you can certainly do your own landscaping, it’s sometimes better—and so much easier!—to hire a certifiedContinue Reading
Does the Moon Cause Cold Weather?
By Larry Hodgson I just read an interesting article in my local newspaper, Le Soleil, about the influence (or lack thereof)Continue Reading
35 Easy Clematis for Laidback Gardeners
By Larry Hodgson Clematis have the reputation of being capricious … and there’s a lot of truth to that. SometimesContinue Reading
Thin Supports Make Life Easier for Climbing Plants
By Larry Hodgson Most climbing plants cling to their support by twining, that is wrapping themselves around it. And mostContinue Reading