Keeping Fungus Gnats Under Control
Like some plants in winter, the Laidback Gardener team will go “dormant” during the month of January, to replenish itsContinue Reading
Category: Harmful insects
The Spotted Lanternfly: A Beautiful Invader on Canada’s Doorstep
I’ve almost given up on frost-sensitive containers, such as terracotta ones. Although they’re my favorite style, I can’t bring myselfContinue Reading
The Box Tree Moth Is Officially a Pest in Canada
A few years ago, I remember talking to a work colleague about the box tree moth, a nocturnal butterfly nativeContinue Reading
Where Did My Slugs Go?
Usually, I share what I know about gardening. Today, I’m going to do the opposite: I’m going to share myContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Eaten Viburnum
Question My viburnum has been eaten by aphids all summer, even after regular spraying with insecticidal soap. What can IContinue Reading
Insect Metamorphosis Part 2: From Nymph to Adult
Hey, you’re back! I hope you’ve read Understanding Insect Life Part 1: From Egg to Larva, because you might beContinue Reading
Understanding Insect Life Part 1: From Egg to Larva
If I’m talking about voracious babies and adults prettier than the young, I’m obviously not talking about me, but aboutContinue Reading
Beware: Whiteflies Are Back
Every year, it’s the same story. We bring in a few plants in autumn – geraniums, fuchsias or other “annuals”Continue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: Thrips on African Violets
Question I have a collection of African violets, about a hundred of them. This autumn I brought in my plantsContinue Reading
If You’re Afraid of Bees
I regularly receive questions from gardeners who are afraid of bees and want to know which plants will not attractContinue Reading