All Tucked In
By now your outdoor chores should be pretty much done; hoses put away, pots stacked ready for Spring or recycling,Continue Reading
Category: Seasons
A Few End of Season Tips
Now that it has snowed once or twice and the soil is frozen in the early morning, there’s no doubtContinue Reading
Overwintering Houseplants
I like to put my houseplant collection outside for the Summer, being careful that the last frost has passed andContinue Reading
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
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
The idea of “cleaning up” your perennials in the fall should have died out decades ago. It’s never been necessaryContinue Reading