Bigleaf Hydrangeas: a Challenge in a Cold Climate
By Larry Hodgson I can’t help but be a bit jealous of gardeners in slightly warmer climates than mine. WhenContinue Reading
Category: Winter Protection
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
In Cold Climates, Snow Is the Best Winter Protection!
Snow: it’s not your enemy, it’s your friend! Photo: wordpress.michelcharleboisrehmat.com While snow is often seen as a disaster by noviceContinue Reading
Insulating Pots: Is It Worthwhile?
Insulating pots with styrofoam is a lot of work, but is it even worthwhile? Photo: lindsaystephenson.com Question: I want to tryContinue Reading
Mowing Tools Can Be a Tree’s Worst Enemy!
Lawn mowers and weed trimmers can seriously damage young trunks. Ill.: Clipart Max & gumtree.com.au, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Probably the worstContinue Reading
How to Prune an Overgrown Rhododendron
Some rhododendrons reach an enormous size if not pruned. Photo: Oh Kaye, flickr.com Question: I have a very large rhododendron (2.5 mContinue Reading
Where Do Insects Go in the Winter?
Ill.: photoshopcontest.com In the summer, insects are everywhere: in your flower bed, buzzing around your head, squashed on the windshieldContinue Reading
Keeping Potted Strawberries Alive Over the Winter
Ill.: http://www.kissclipart.com & http://www.greenplumbingnj.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Question: At the beginning of the season, I bought a hanging strawberry plant and,Continue Reading
Hardiness of Bush Roses: Don’t Trust the Label!
If you live in a cold climate, be careful when you buy a bush rose, that is, a hybrid tea, aContinue Reading
Pack Snow Down to Control Voles
All you need to do to create a vole barrier is to pack snow down around susceptible trees and shrubs.Continue Reading