Stick It in the Gravel! Curb-side Plants For Tough Conditions
In the article What Do We Do With That Darned Gravel in the Lawn?, we looked at how to preventContinue Reading
Category: Shrubs
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
Answers to Your Questions: Is Pruning Dappled Willows Necessary in Autumn?
Question I’ve planted a dappled willow (Salix integra ‘Hakuro Nishiki’). Should I prune it in autumn? How much fertilizer shouldContinue Reading
Answers to Your Questions: A Mock Orange That Doesn’t Flower
Question I bought a mock orange (Philadelphus) three years ago and placed it in full sun and out of theContinue Reading
Autumn Planting: How to Plant Trees and Shrubs Successfully
Cooler temperatures and increased humidity in autumn reduce stress on plants, helping them to settle comfortably into their new environment.Continue Reading
Climate Change and Resilient Shrubs
In Climate Change and Our Gardens: Organic Matter, we saw how organic matter helps our gardens withstand the unpredictable climatesContinue Reading
How to Rejuvenate an Old Lilac?
For many, the blooming of lilacs is the quintessential heralding of spring. This perfume that travels. These bouquets we enterContinue Reading
Rhododendrons in the Spotlight
Rhododendrons are shrubs with an astonishing diversity of colors and sizes that we’d do well to use in our landscaping.Continue Reading
My Boxwood is Sick! What’s Happening?
By Julie Boudreau Boxwood is a small shrub that is increasingly coveted by gardeners. It gives to the landscape anContinue Reading
The Last Shrub to Bloom
If you live in a temperate climate, the last shrub that you’re likely to see flower each year is theContinue Reading