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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What Are The Best Plants To Grow With LavenderLavender 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 SeedsLavender 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 GardenThe 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 DividedIf 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 PlantsWhen 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 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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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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Phenomenal Lavender Care – How To Grow Lavender ‘Phenomenal’ PlantsWondering about Phenomenal lavender? This variety of lavender withstands both summer heat, winter cold and imperfect soil conditions. And it smells phenomenal!
By Bonnie L. Grant
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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

