The Azalea Sawfly: My Exception to The Rule
I share many horticultural ideologies with the Laidback Gardener. One of them is to avoid putting any effort into plantsContinue Reading
Category: Seasons
Time to Wake Up Tender Bulbs and Dormant Plants
By Larry Hodgson In March and early April, it’s time to wake up most of the plants that you putContinue Reading
Best Spring Gardening Tips
Photo: alexraths, depositphotos By Sean Barker Spring is a busy time in the garden. The fallow period of winter givesContinue Reading
Welcome to Winter … Or Is It Here Already?
By Larry Hodgson December 21st is the first day of winter, right? (Or the first day of summer in the Southern Hemisphere*.)Continue Reading
Ornamental Grasses: No Need for Fall Cleanup
By Larry Hodgson Not that long ago, pretty much the only ornamental grasses that gardeners grew in their gardens wereContinue Reading
No-Hassle Fall Garden Care
Simple things to do in the fall to keep your garden happy and healthy. By Larry Hodgson As a laidbackContinue Reading
No Need to Cut Perennials Back in the Fall
By Larry Hodgson The idea of “cleaning up” your perennials in the fall should have died out decades ago. It’sContinue Reading
What to Do About Frost Damage to Perennials
By Larry Hodgson Question: Last week, we had a late frost and several perennials in my garden were damaged. This isContinue Reading
7 Tips for Readying Your Outdoor Power Equipment for Winter Storage
The following article is taken from a press release offered by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) Prep Equipment for SeasonContinue Reading
Fall is the Perfect Time to Plant Shrubs
Shrubs are some of the most reliable and hardworking plants in the garden. They are long-lived, big enough to makeContinue Reading