Micro-Clover: A Groundcover to Discover
Microclover may seem like an ideal solution for replacing a traditional lawn, but it also has its peculiarities. In thisContinue Reading
Category: Laidback Gardener Tip of the Day
Why is My Poinsettia Losing its Leaves?
Like plants in winter, the Laidback Gardener team will go “dormant” during January, to replenish its strength for the comingContinue Reading
The Secrets to Growing Hibiscus Indoors
Like some plants in winter, the Laidback Gardener team will go “dormant” during the month of January, to replenish itsContinue Reading
A Laidback Gardener’s Christmas Flowers
Yes, in spite of the snow outside and the shortest, darkest days of the year inside, I still have lots ofContinue Reading
Living Dead Amaryllis… on Sale Now!
There seems to be no limit to the atrocities to which merchants will subject plants in order to make aContinue Reading
Yes, You Can Compost Black Walnut Leaves
Black walnut (Juglans nigra) and, to a lesser extent, other walnuts (Juglans spp.), as well as their close relatives, theContinue Reading
Your Own Easy Peasy Rose Pillar
Everyone knows about the tomato cage, which is placed over tomato plants to help them climb effortlessly, but why notContinue Reading
Why All the Buzz About Pollenless Sunflowers?
If you’ve checked the sunflower (Helianthus annuus) page of any seed catalog lately, you’ll see that pollenless sunflowers are allContinue Reading
Air Layering: Taking Plants Down a Notch
When a houseplant loses most of its lower leaves, yet the top is still very attractive, or has become soContinue Reading
A House Plant Thermometer
Indoor gardening during the winter months can be a delightful way to bring greenery into your home. However, understanding the temperatureContinue Reading