My Orchid Has Limp, Wrinkled Leaves
Orchids have captivated gardeners for centuries with their exotic beauty and unique growing needs. Known for their delicate blooms andContinue Reading
Category: Watering
Why Do Leaf Tips Turn Brown?
Brown tips on leaves can quickly become a source of concern. In this practical article, originally published on December 16,Continue Reading
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
Water 600 Plants in Less Than an Hour, a Minute, a Second!
No, no, there’s no fire! But there are hundreds of plants that need watering! I’m a houseplant maniac. I’m toldContinue Reading
Capillary Action: Like an Oil Lamp
Did you know that up to 80% of plant water requirements are met by groundwater? Without this water supply, howContinue Reading
Do you Practice Overwatering?
“I really don’t have a green thumb!” is a phrase we often hear from those who have given up onContinue Reading
Tips for Saving Water This Summer
Larry Hodgson published thousands of articles and 65 books over the course of his career, in both French and English.Continue Reading
Successful Watering on a Slope
Plants growing on a slope are more difficult to water than ones growing on a more horizontal surface. That’s because the waterContinue Reading
Eight Common Gardening Myths
No one knows where they’re from or how they begin. Like urban legends, gardening myths spread like wildfire from gardenerContinue Reading
In Gardening, You Can’t Always Count on Rainfall
Eventually, every gardener does have to do a bit of watering. So, let’s look at some effective ways of doingContinue Reading