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: Pesticides
Living Without Pesticides
The gardening world is divided into 2 parts: those who are very happy with pesticide bans protecting the health ofContinue Reading
Urine in the garden
The subject is a bit taboo, I know! But even Larry talked about it in 2020, after much hesitation, followingContinue Reading
Preventive Treatments Disrupt Nature’s Balance
Preventive pesticide treatment is the application of pesticides before the appearance of a pest in order to prevent their appearanceContinue Reading
Longer Days Awaken Pests
You may not have noticed, but if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, many houseplant pests have been less visibleContinue Reading
Dishwashing Liquid as a Pesticide: Think Twice!
Many gardeners regularly use dishwashing liquids (or other soaps) to treat insects and spider mites on their plants. And thisContinue Reading
Pesticides: The Reward of Fear
I am, and always have been, an environmental gardener. I’d like to pretend it’s because, in the wisdom of myContinue Reading
Bees and Pesticides: Not a Good Mix!
It’s curious how many gardeners seem to believe in the total safety of organic insecticides and sometimes spray them liberallyContinue Reading
Québec Tightens Screws on Pesticides
On June 21, 2023, Quebec City, my home town, announced the adoption of the Regulation respecting the registration of contractorsContinue Reading
An Oil Treatment for Woody Plants
Dormant oil, also called dormant oil spray and dormant spray, is a horticultural oil normally applied in the spring at snow melt, somewhere betweenContinue Reading