A Gardener’s Christmas
Source: adirondackoperationsanta.org & www.clipartmax.com I’ve seen versions of this poem here and there over the years, but the original authorContinue Reading
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Plants Get Used to the Care You Give
Your care is the best care. Source: clipartmax.com Are you a bit slow to water your houseplants? You forget toContinue Reading
Death of the Creator of English Roses
David C.H. Austin and Bertie. Text and photos mostly supplied by DavidAustinRoses.com. David C. H. Austin February 16, 1926 –Continue Reading
How Long do Rooting Hormones Last?
Source: pluspng.com & FC Gardens, youtube.com, montage: laidbackgardener.blog Question: I just found a bottle of rooting hormone that must beContinue Reading
Fun Facts About Hibiscus
The ever popular hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) is more versatile than we usually think. Source: wallpaperstock.net The Chinese hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis)Continue Reading
Light your Plants Cool and Warm
Combine Cool White and Warm White tubes in the same lamp for good results with most houseplants. Source: edisontechcenter.org ItContinue Reading
Truly Useless Gardening Gifts
Not all garden gifts are appreciated. Source: debtfarewell.org With Christmas approaching fast, you may be on the lookout for aContinue Reading
Topsy-Turvy Houseplants: Cool or Cruel?
Two upside down plants in Sky Planters. Note the croton (left) is struggling to redirect its foliage. The yucca hasn’tContinue Reading
Garden Fail: Knocking Snow Off Bent Branches
If possible, just leave weighed-down branches alone. Source: Claire Tourigny, from the book Les 1500 trucs du jardinier paresseux WhenContinue Reading
Watering Houseplants in Winter: Not So Simple
Sometimes you have to water houseplants more in winter, not less. Source: www.clker.com, pluspng.com & hugohd.com, montage: laidbackgardener.com I alwaysContinue Reading