Beginners Guide to Sowing Seeds Indoors
Starting seedlings at home can seem daunting at first. But with a little preparation, it’s an easy and rewarding process.Continue Reading
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Sticky Leaves? Look Up!
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When a Tree Grows Too Close to a House
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When Should You Prune Hydrangeas?
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Micro-Clover: A Groundcover to Discover
Microclover may seem like an ideal solution for replacing a traditional lawn, but it also has its peculiarities. In thisContinue Reading
How to Control Agressive Plants
Agressive plants can quickly become a real headache in your garden. Often plants with trailing rhizomes multiply and invade everythingContinue Reading
What’s Putting Holes in My Plants’ Leaves?
What makes holes in the leaves of your plants? In this article, Larry Hodgson guides you through the possible causesContinue Reading
How to Save a Rotting Cactus
Rot is arguably the worst enemy of cacti indoors. In this article, originally published on February 12, 2019, Larry HodgsonContinue Reading
Plants Love Terrariums!
A miniature glass garden that (almost) takes care of itself? That’s what terrariums are all about! In this article, LarryContinue Reading
Ground Cherries: Yours to Discover!
Like some plants in winter, the Laidback Gardener team will go “dormant” during the month of January, to replenish itsContinue Reading