What Happens If I Don’t Prune My Hydrangea?
By Larry Hodgson Question: I would like to know if pruning my panicle hydrangea in the fall is really necessary? IfContinue Reading
Category: Pruning
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
By Larry Hodgson Last week, I had a mature spruce tree taken out. It was already there and fully matureContinue Reading
Repairing a Headless Conifer
By Larry Hodgson Many conifers have a naturally pyramidal shape. This is the case of, among others, firs (Abies), sprucesContinue Reading
Cold Climate Woes: Dieback on a Smoketree
By Larry Hodgson Question: I don’t know how to take care of my smoke tree. What I find on the InternetContinue Reading
Time to Prune Your Hibiscus
If you want your hibiscus to look its best in summer, prune it in late winter or early spring. Photo:Continue Reading
Protective Pruning for Houseplants
Carefully pruned houseplants actually grow better. Photo: Gardening at 58 North A guest blog by Jordan at Backyard Boss Jordan isContinue Reading
Is Pruning Shrubs After They Bloom Really Necessary?
Before you prune a shrub, make sure there is a good reason for doing so. Ill.: www.wannapik.com. Question: Is it reallyContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Sterilize Garden Tools With Vinegar
Contrary to popular belief, vinegar is not a good product for sterilizing cutting tools. Photo: thespectrum.com & kindpng.com Question: I wasContinue Reading
Time to Pinch Back Floppy Perennials
Prune in June: it’s a good time to pinch back tall or floppy perennials like these chrysanthemums. Photo: www.wilsonbrosgardens.com AreContinue Reading
Giving Your Houseplants a Trim
This is the 2000th blog on the Laidback Gardener website. That’s the equivalent of some 8,000 typed pages of information about plantsContinue Reading