Gardening book of the month
Succulents Simplified: Growing, Designing, and Crafting with 100 Easy-Care Varieties by Debra Lee Baldwin Debra Lee Baldwin’s love for thisContinue Reading
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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
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
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
Tree Stuff—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
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