Use a Climbing Plant to Hide From Your Neighbor
Not everyone has a view of a stunning mountain valley or an elegant water feature when they look beyond theirContinue Reading
Category: Gardening
Naturalizing Bulbs in the Lawn
Specialists don’t always have the right method I’m hardly new to naturalizing bulbs in lawns. I started when I wasContinue Reading
Crocodile Fern: The August 2022 Houseplant of the Month
The crocodile fern or alligator fern (Microsorum musifolium) is a relatively recent addition to the houseplant galaxy. It really wasn’tContinue Reading
Crane Fly: Giant Mosquito or Plant Pest?
Crane fly, European crane fly, Tipula paludosa, mosquito hawk, skeeter-eater, flying daddy longlegs or something like “yuck, that’s really ugly.”Continue Reading
How to Choose the Right Lawn Mower for Your Lawn
If you’re in the market for a new lawn mower, you might be finding it a bit tricky to workContinue Reading
No Need to Prune Freshly Transplanted Lilacs
Question Last fall, I transplanted some lilacs from a friend’s yard. In the spring, new leaves appeared, but only onContinue Reading
Sniffer Dogs May Become the Best Pest Treatment!
We all know that dogs have an amazing sense of smell. With up to 300 million olfactory receptors in theirContinue Reading
Precious Spice From Your Own Crocus
When was the last time you checked the price of saffron, that golden-colored condiment usually found in tiny plastic pouchesContinue Reading
Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening in Your Senior Years
Gardening in your senior years: think of the therapeutic benefits! There’s nothing quite like the feeling of sinking your fingersContinue Reading
A New Column About Understanding the Balance of Nature in the Home Garden
Hi there! Let me introduce myself. My name is Audrey. I’m a biologist and a new member of the LaidbackContinue Reading