Lavender

Thumbelina Leigh (Lavandula angustifolia) is one of the smallest lavender varieties, only growing 12 inches (30 cm) tall and it’s one of the best lavender… Read More »What Type Of Lavender Stays Small?

Lavender needs an alkaline soil of about 6.5 to 7.5 pH and will not thrive in acidic soil. What’s the best fertilizer for lavender? These… Read More »Is Lavender An Acid Loving Plant?

It prefers poor, dry or moderately fertile soil, including chalky and alkaline soils. Lavender will not thrive in heavy clay soil or any soil that… Read More »What Soil Is Best For Lavender Plants?

Lavender has been proven to lower our heart rate, blood pressure and stress levels, which is why it’s perfect for the bedroom. A study by… Read More »Is It Good To Have Lavender In Your Room?

Lavenders with higher oil content, such as Lavandula x intermedia ‘Grosso’, will stay fragrant longer. Squeeze or crush the flowers to release the scent. You… Read More »How Do You Make Lavender More Fragrant?

Adding limestone to the soil often will help the plant bloom and thrive. You can add ground-up eggshells to your lavender pot. The eggshells will… Read More »Does Lavender Like Egg Shells?

Lavenders do not like acidic soils and so if your soil is acidic, ensure to add lime as lavenders prefer alkaline soil or a soil… Read More »Is Coffee Grounds Good For Lavender Plants?

Depending on where you live, you can enjoy Lavender blooms almost all year in your garden. Why? Because not all Lavenders bloom at the same… Read More »Does Lavender Flower All Year Round?

Lavender and roses make a great pair for companion planting! Roses bring in aphids while Lavender brings in the ladybugs! Ladybugs will make quick work… Read More »Can You Plant Lavender And Roses Together?

Lavender (Lavandula officinalis) and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) make a pretty pair on slopes and hillsides, in rock or herb gardens, container plantings and hedges. Can… Read More »Where Should I Plant Lavender And Rosemary?