There are some mistakes to avoid when propagating lavender. Bunting says to maintain good air circulation to avoid rot. Also ensure the soil is well-draining and use amendments that boost drainage, ...

Woman holding a starter pot with lavender flowers - Irina Shatilova/Shutterstock Plant lavender (Lavandula spp.) where it will grow best and you will be rewarded with a beloved perennial that blooms ...

Lavender has enchanted gardeners for millennia with its silver-gray foliage and purple flower spikes. From ancient Roman bathing rituals (the name derives from the Latin lavare, meaning to wash) to ...

Lavender (Lavendula spp.) is a popular, fragrant perennial with gray-green foliage, upright flower spikes, and a compact shrub growth habit that reaches about three feet. Flowers usually bloom in ...

Lavender is a wonderful plant that's beloved not just for its violet flowers but also for its soft, soothing scent. Many will grow this perennial in the garden, where it will typically bloom in the ...

Lavender is a popular plant that is loved by both gardeners and pollinators alike, and there's one simple job you can do in ...

Even though October has arrived, there's still time to carry out some key gardening jobs - including one which can improve ...

One of the most common reasons lavender fails in the garden is that its feet are too wet. "Lavender is a drought-tolerant plant that needs lots of drainage,” Cox says. "It does not like to have its ...

In March, many of us are well underway in planning our vegetable gardens. Even if you do not have room for a large, in-ground garden, you can add space to grow edibles by using raised beds or ...