Lavatera No More
Lavatera × clementii ‘Rosea’ is now Malva × clementii ‘Rosea’. Photo: gardenersdream.co.uk Yes, the genus Lavatera is gone, taxonomically speaking at least, and itsContinue Reading
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Grasshoppers in the Garden
Grasshoppers show up in just about every garden. Photo: www.capjournal.com They’re here, they’re there, they’re everywhere! Yes, grasshoppers do getContinue Reading
Dwarf Conifers: Bigger Than You Think!
They were cute when they were young, but it’s now time to say goodbye to these formerly dwarf conifers. Photo: natureworksct.blogspot.comContinue Reading
The Story of Mulch
Leaf mulch being added to a flower bed. Photo: fresh-basil.com Mulching, the art of adding a layer of material toContinue Reading
Golden Beetles in Your Garden
Golden tortoise beetle (Charidotella sexpunctata). Photo: Ilona Loser, Wikimedia Commons Arguably the shiniest insect you’ll ever see, the golden tortoiseContinue Reading
Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Victory Garden 2.0
A National Garden Bureau article written by C.L. Fornari of Plantrama “When the pandemic hit, I decided to plant a vegetable garden.” I’veContinue Reading
A Summer Outdoors to Control Houseplant Pests
Ill.: majorclanger.co.uk,www.pinclipart.com,www.pngwing.com & clipart-library.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog One of the curiosities of indoor gardening is that many insect pests that are soContinue Reading
Ramial Chipped Wood
Photo: genastic.com Ramial chipped wood (RCW), also called BRF (from the French name, bois raméal fragmenté) refers to the wood chips madeContinue Reading
Are Bird Droppings Harmful to Plants?
Ill.: Clipartkey, Clipartbank & pgitem.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Question: I was wondering if bird droppings can harm plants. Birds love to roostContinue Reading
Starve Nasturtiums Into Blooming
Nasturtiums bloom best in poor soil. Photo: store.underwoodgardens.com Question: I bought nasturtiums for my two flower boxes. For three weeks, theContinue Reading