Lavender

As we headed outside for a morning walk through a few inches of newly-fallen snow, we suddenly detected the pleasant scent of lavender. It turns… Read More »Do Birds Like Lavender?

Lavender also has many benefits for wildlife, especially pollinators. Flowers attract hummingbirds and many species of butterflies including painted ladies, woodland skippers and tiger swallowtails,… Read More »Are Animals Attracted To Lavender?

Lavender Essential Oil for Ants It is a highly powerful and environmentally friendly insecticide. Ants come into your house looking for food. Certain scents attract… Read More »Does Lavender Essential Oil Get Rid Of Ants?

Lavender may smell pleasant to humans but it’s not so popular with ants, flies, moths, fleas and mosquitoes. A pot near your door can keep… Read More »Does Lavender Spray Deter Ants?

Lavender plants are often buzzing with insects. The shrubs bloom all summer long with tall, densely-packed, slender stems lined with flowers. Although the plant itself… Read More »Does Lavender Attract Wasps Or Bees?

Lavender contains a small amount of linalool, which is toxic to dogs and cats. Mild exposure to lavender is not generally harmful and may help… Read More »What Happens If Dogs Smell Lavender?

While both bumblebees (Bombus spp.) and honey bees (Apis mellifera) are attracted to lavender (Lavandula spp.), the plant is more popular among bumblebees. Are bees… Read More »Does Lavender Attract Bees And Bugs?

Make A Lavender-Based Spray To Repel Cockroaches Linalool is the main chemical that gives lavender its wonderful and calming aroma. This chemical is also the… Read More »Why Do Roaches Hate Lavender?

It is exceedingly easy to make your own lavender oil at home using whole dry lavender buds (flowers). While not as concentrated as pure essential… Read More »Can I Make Lavender Oil At Home?

While you probably won’t find liquid glycerin locally, it’s easily sourced online. I buy mine through Amazon. To make non-alcoholic lavender extract, simply mix 3/4… Read More »How Do You Make Lavender Extract Without Alcohol?