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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Lavender Plant Care: Reasons For Drooping Lavender PlantsWhether 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 PlantsIf 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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Indoor Lavender Varieties – Tips On Caring For Lavender As A HouseplantLavenders need very warm, sunny weather to thrive outdoors. If your weather just won’t do, you may wonder about growing lavender indoors. You can if you pick the best indoor lavender varieties and give them the exposure they need. Learn more here.
By Teo Spengler
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Lavender Harvest Time: How And When To Pick Lavender PlantsHarvesting 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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Cooking With Lavender From The GardenMost 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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Fernleaf Lavender Care – Planting And Harvesting Fernleaf LavenderFernleaf 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 FarmLavender 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 IdeasWhether 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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Lavender In The Garden: Information And Growing Lavender TipsBy Nikki Tilley
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Goodwin Creek Grey Lavender Info – A Guide To Goodwin Creek Grey CareLavender is one of the most highly prized aromatic plants in the world, and for good reason. One of its many varieties is the lavender ‘Goodwin Creek Grey’ cultivar. Click here to learn more about growing Goodwin Creek Grey lavender.
By Liz Baessler
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What Is Grosso Lavender – How To Grow Lavender “Grosso”Nothing pleases the senses quite like a mass planting of lavender, but many gardeners have difficulty growing lavender, as they have a reputation of being somewhat picky. Fortunately, there are tougher varieties, like Grosso lavender. Click here to learn more about it.
By Darcy Larum
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Lavender Plants With Xylella Disease: Managing Xylella On Lavender PlantsXylella is a bacterial disease that affects hundreds of plants, including trees and shrubs and herbaceous plants such as lavender. Xylella on lavender is extremely destructive and the potential for far-reaching damage to lavender growers is tremendous. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Spanish Lavender Plants – How To Grow Spanish Lavender In The GardenWhen you think of lavender, it is probably English and French lavender that come to mind. But did you know there is also a Spanish lavender? Want to learn more about these lavender plants? The following article can help with that.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Types Of Lavender: Difference Between French And English LavenderWhen it comes to French vs. English lavender, there are some important differences. Not every lavender plant is the same. Know the differences between these popular types to choose the best one for your conditions and needs. This article will help.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Fertilizer For Lavender: When To Feed Lavender In GardensLavender is a fantastic plant to have around - it looks good, it smells amazing, and it can be harvested for use in cooking and making sachets. It's also extremely easy to care for, as long as you know how to do it. Learn more about fertilizing lavender here.
By Liz Baessler
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Lavender Hidcote Info : Tips For Growing Lavender Hidcote PlantsLavender Hidcote is a blue English lavender which thrives in USDA zones 5 to 9. This compact form is easy to grow and very versatile. Some tips on how to grow Hidcote lavender can help you transform your herb garden into an aromatic dream. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant

