Lavender

Lavender looks great in flower borders, herb gardens and as a low hedge or edging to a border. It also grows well in containers. Can… Read More »Does Lavender Make A Good Border?

The Provence Lavender is a Lavandin variety which refers to the French hybrid lavenders commonly grown in France and cultivated for lavender oil and dried… Read More »Is Provence Lavender Same As French Lavender?

English lavender species. The English lavender species (Lavandula angustifolia) are the most hardy of all lavender species, able to tolerate winter frosts, snow, wind and… Read More »Which Lavender Is Most Hardy?

A Long-Lasting Summer Duo for your Borders: Lavender and Cosmos. A long-lasting summer mix! Both plants are drought and dry soil tolerant, fairly pest-free and… Read More »What Goes Well With Lavender In A Border?

Prune lavender plants in the spring when you notice new growth. Remove one-third to one-half of each outer stem with sharp pruning shears. Do not… Read More »How Do I Make My Lavender Bushier?

The most common reason for lavender growing sideways is because of fertile soil or the use of fertilizer. Lavenders thrive in low to medium nutrient… Read More »Why Is My Lavender Growing Sideways?

In the garden, English lavender forms a rounded mound that’s roughly 24 to 36 inches tall and wide when plants are mature. These fragrant perennials… Read More »How Wide Does English Lavender Get?

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 »Is Lavender Poisonous To Dogs?

Plus it smells great. You can mix a baking soda and lavender oil mixture to place on your mattress. Mix ½ cup (114 g) of… Read More »How Can I Make My Bed Smell Like Lavender?

English lavenders are the easiest to grow because: They only require pruning once per year, either at the start of Spring or in the Fall.… Read More »Is It Easy To Grow English Lavender?