Lavender
Evocative and aromatic, bee-friendly lavender is one of our most versatile plants. At home in ornamental borders, container displays and drought-resistant drifts, these herbal mainstays deserve a place in every plot. Our growing guides show you how to get the best from these stunning shrubs.
Lavender
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Lavender Container Care: Tips On Growing Lavender In Pots
Lavender is a beautiful herb to grow in pots, planters or other containers. Read on for tips on the best practices.
By Liz Baessler
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What Are The Best Plants To Grow With Lavender
Lavender is very good at protecting other plants from pests. Learn more about the best planting companions for lavender in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Lavender Seed Propagation – How To Plant Lavender Seeds
Lavender seeds are slow to germinate and plants grown from them may not flower in the first year, but if you?re patient and willing to put in the work, you can generate beautiful plants from seeds. Learn about starting lavender from seed in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Lavandin Plant Care: Lavandin Vs. Lavender In The Garden
The scent is unmistakable but is your lavender really a lavender? You may have a hybrid of lavender called lavandin. Learn more about this French lavender plant in the article that follows. Click here for additional information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Lavender Plant Division: Can Lavender Plants Be Divided
If you're reading this article, it means you have an interest in dividing lavender plants and who can blame you? The burning question is, however, can lavender plants be divided? The answer is, it's kind of complicated. Click here to learn more.
By Shelley Pierce
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Lavender Mulching Tips: Learn About Mulch For Lavender Plants
When it comes to lavender mulch, what type of mulch is best and what mulches should be avoided? Click this article on to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Lavender Plant Care: Reasons For Drooping Lavender Plants
Whether in the garden or containers, lavender is a fabulous plant to have on hand. But what do you do when it starts to fail? Click this article to learn more about lavender plant care and how to deal with drooping lavender plants.
By Liz Baessler
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What To Do With Woody Lavender: Tips On Pruning Woody Lavender Plants
If you want to know what to do with woody lavender, understand that pruning woody lavender plants can often restore them to their former glory. Learn how to trim a lavender with woody stems in this article.
By Teo Spengler
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Lavender Harvest Time: How And When To Pick Lavender Plants
Harvesting lavender plants isn’t tricky, but knowing exactly how and when to do it allows you to get the most out of your bounty. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Revive Dying Lavender Plants
If you notice your lavender plants dying, you’re probably wondering why and how to revive lavender. Click here to find out.
By Amy Grant
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Cooking With Lavender From The Garden
Most people love the scent of lavender but can’t imagine it in food. Those people are missing out! Click for lavender cooking tips.
By Amy Grant
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Fresh Lavender Uses And Craft Ideas
Grow lavender in the garden, and you’ll never run out of things to do with it. Read on for some of our favorite DIY lavender uses.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Moving A Lavender Plant – How To Transplant Lavender In The Garden
Moving a lavender plant to a new location isn’t difficult as long as you prepare the new spot carefully. For tips on transplanting lavender, click here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Fernleaf Lavender Care – Planting And Harvesting Fernleaf Lavender
Fernleaf lavender is also commonly known as French lace lavender. The names refer to its fern-like leaves, which are grayish-green, deeply lobed, and can be described as lacy. Growing fernleaf lavender is similar to other types and you can learn more about the plant here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Planting A Lavender Field: How To Start A Lavender Farm
Lavender is a beautiful herb that’s relatively easy to grow. All you need is a little extra space and the right growing conditions. You may even be able to make a little extra money by planting a lavender field. Click here to find out how.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Planting An All Lavender Garden – Lavender Garden Design Ideas
Whether you're looking to produce homemade lavender products or you just enjoy the sweet smell of lavender flowers blooming in the summer, planting an all-lavender garden can help you achieve your goal. This article will help get you started.
By Laura Miller
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Phenomenal Lavender Care – How To Grow Lavender ‘Phenomenal’ Plants
Few herbs have the lasting impact of lavender. The plant is adept as either a culinary, aromatic, or cosmetic herb. One of the most tolerant forms is Phenomenal, which withstands both summer heat and winter cold. Learn more about this lavender plant here.
By Bonnie L. Grant