Deadheading lavender is a task that is not always seen as essential, but it does offer great benefits. It can prompt a second flush of flowers in some lavender varieties, keep the shrub looking neat ...

As well as the type and climate, another key aspect of whether you can plant lavender in the fall is your soil type. Lavender needs well-draining soil and dislikes sitting with wet roots for long ...

Lavender (Lavandula spp.) is a popular woody perennial plant commonly kept in flower gardens and vegetable gardens. That's because it's an excellent companion plant, with aromatic purple flowers that ...

Of all the flowers in the garden, lavender is probably one of the most popular and easily recognized for its beautiful purple spiked blossoms and aromatic fragrance. Native to the dry slopes that ...

While many lavender plants are cold hardy, some still need winter protection. Here are tried-and-true ways to winterize your ...

If you live in a place with harsh winters, you can still enjoy fresh herbs all winter. This herb makes a perfect companion to ...

Learning how to prune lavender can keep it from becoming overgrown, leggy and less abundant. “Annual pruning will improve flowering and prevent lavender becoming woody,” plant expert Sarah Raven told ...