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.
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Weekend Win: Prune Lavender Now to Help it Survive Winter ChillsGive lavender a quick trim in early August and your plant will grow an insulating layer of dense evergreen foliage that acts as a duvet once temperatures plummet.
By Emma Kendell
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How to Revive Dying Lavender Plants: Causes, Fixes, and CareIs your lavender drooping, yellowing, or turning brown? Learn how to diagnose common problems and revive your plant before it's too late!r
By Amy Grant
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The Very Best Lavender to Grow in Every Zone, Because We All Need This Wonderful Plant in Our LivesPlant the ideal lavender variety for your climate and you'll enjoy intense fragrance, abundant flowers and fabulous foliage for years to come.
By Clare Walker
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What to Do with Your Lavender in July Heatwaves to Extend the Blooming Season for As Long as PossibleFew summer flowering plants work harder than lavender – but if you want longer-lasting purple sweeps, these simple midsummer tricks will stretch your blooming season
By Teo Spengler
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Struggling to Grow Lavender? This Unexpected Childhood Staple Can Unlock Bushier, Highly Fragrant BloomsIf your lavender is looking more lackluster than lush, the secret to unlocking its full, fragrant potential might be hiding in a box of school supplies. Here’s why a little bit of chalk could be just the thing to help it reach its bushy, fragrant best
By Janey Goulding
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What to Do With Your Lavender in June – 5 Easy Tasks Done Now Will Give You Fabulous Fragrance and Better BloomsLavender plants are blooming in June and filling gardens with wonderful scent. Keep plants happy and blooming with a few easy tasks.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Turn Lavender Trimmings into Free Plant Food – This 48-Hour Garden Tonic Boosts Growth and Deters Pests NaturallyBefore you toss your lavender trimmings in the compost, why not harness their natural flower power? Here's how to make a disease-defying tonic for your summer ornamentals
By Tyler Schuster
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Grow Lusher Lavender With This One Simple Switch – Try it in June for More Flowers and Drifts of Fabulous FragranceGive your lavender plant the growing conditions it craves and it will reward you with healthier growth, more abundant blooms and stronger scent.
By Emma Kendell
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Moving Your Lavender Plant – How to Relocate for Health, Vitality and Lasting FragranceTransplanting lavender is possible, if you pick the right time, prep correctly, and tuck it into a sunny, well-drained spot. Here’s how to ensure a smooth transition for your fragrant favorite
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Collect and Store Lavender Seeds to Plant in the SpringWait until your lavender flowers are dry and brittle, then use this tried and true method to collect the seeds.
By Tonya Barnett
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What Is The 8-8-8 Lavender Rule? Find Out Why This One Simple Pruning Tip Can Help Rejuvenate Your LavenderOne of the most satisfying summer pruning jobs involves getting your lavender in shape – so if you care about doing it right this summer, the 8-8-8 lavender rule is well worth a try
By Janey Goulding
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How To Prune Lavender For Even More Heavenly-Scented Blooms – Just Follow These 5 Simple TipsPruning lavender at the right way is essential for promoting robust growth and prolific flowering. Here's how and when to do it for the best results.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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5 Types of Lavender to Grow for Fabulous Fragrance and Gorgeous BloomsThere are many types of lavender that suit certain areas or uses better than others. Explore the five main categories of lavender to see which is best for you.
By Tonya Barnett
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Can Lavender Grow In Shade? Here’s How To Grow Fragrant Flowering Plants Even In Partial Shade – Plus, Which Lavenders Are BestIf your growing space isn’t the sunniest, you may be wondering: can lavender grow in shade? We look at ways to cultivate this aromatic beauty in partial shade and filtered light
By Janey Goulding
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Want Your Lavender To Bloom for Longer? Try This Expert Tip & Deadhead Lavender Plants For A Longer, Lovelier Flush of FlowersThe heady rush of lavender is a feast for the senses, so make sure you can enjoy the show for as long as possible. Follow our tips on how to deadhead lavender for an extra hit of fragrant pleasures
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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How To Propagate Lavender: Easiest Ways To Grow More Of These Fragrant Flowering HerbsLavender is a great favorite of herb growers and learning how to propagate lavender lets you fill your garden with more of these beautiful, fragrant plants.
By Jackie Carroll
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Munstead Lavender – Ideal For Compact SpacesMunstead lavender is a compact, especially fragrant variety that you're sure not to regret.
By Tonya Barnett

