Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day
The Biggest Zucchini in the World I often see reports in local newspapers or on television which showcase a gardener withContinue Reading
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Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day
Separate Beds for Squash and Pumpkins If you want to harvest your squash or pumpkin seeds for sowing the following year, avoidContinue Reading
Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day
Warning: Eggshells Actually ATTRACT Slugs A very popular gardening myth claims that coarsely crushed eggshells are very sharp and that slugsContinue Reading
No-Hassle White Grub Control
(The Less You Do, the Fewer You Will Have) In most areas, damage to lawns from white grubs begins toContinue Reading
Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day
Easy Peasy Crabapples There are few ornamental trees that cause many headaches for their owners as crabapples. Indeed, crabapples make youContinue Reading
Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day
Organic does not necessarily mean “safe” Don’t imagine that an “organic” label means “safe.” Some organic pesticides are relatively safe, it is true,Continue Reading
Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day
Getting Water Hyacinths to Bloom in a Cool Climate The beautiful water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, a floating plant popular inContinue Reading
Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day
Touch-me-not Plants Some plants have the ability to cause contact dermatitis (an unpleasant skin reaction). Sometimes just simply brushing againstContinue Reading
Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day
How to Water your Houseplants While You’re Away To keep your houseplants well-watered during your summer vacation, move them back from the window and waterContinue Reading
Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day
Sleeping Bulbs Need No Watering Irrigation systems and spring-blooming bulbs (tulips, narcissus, crocus, etc.) don’t mix. During the summer, when theContinue Reading