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Lavender is native to areas around the Mediterranean, Africa, India and parts of Asia,… More
lavender roses are a unique floral creation. The popularity of lavender roses owes a… More
Fragrant lavender flowers are commonly used in sachets and potpourri, but the small, pale… More
Lavender, a sweet-smelling and highly versatile herbaceous flower, makes for an excellent botanical ingredient… More
...deners often fill their yards with sweet-smelling lavender plants. This herb is harvested for… More
Lavender is widely known for its scent and use in bath and skincare products.… More
Anyone who enjoys the scent of lavender would delight in a lavender sachet. Imagine… More
English lavender (Lavandula angustifoila) also known as true lavender is a member of the… More
Lavender brings to mind images of quaint English cottages with rose arbors and herb… More
Lavender sachets are placed in drawers, cabinets and cupboards to infuse clothing, linens, towels,… More
Lavender is a flowering shrub-like plant that is striking when planted in a border,… More
The lavender hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) is a perennial wildflower that grows to 3 feet… More
English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is grown for its very fragrant flowers. This is a… More
The best times to divide lavender are fall and spring. However, to add more… More
...ore romantic than an undulating field of fragrant lavender. But that pastoral vision needs… More
lavender is a pleasure to grow for many different reasons. Not only is lavender… More
The relaxing scent of lavender makes it a popular addition to the home garden.… More
Part of the mint family, lavender grows in many different species, including some hybrid… More
French lavender produces a very delicate and beautiful blossom during the warmer months of… More
Information on growing and maintaining Lavender can be found in this book. More
...growing nearby, such as mint, thyme, rosemary and lavender. Repel flies from a house or… More
Repelling flies with herbs is possible by sprinkling dried herbs and spices, such as cinnamon,… More
lavender becomes woody without proper pruning. Avoid woody lavender with tips from a lavender farmer… More
Planting lavender from cuttings creates a true-to-species plant that is not possible with planting from… More
Dry lavender branches upside down in a cool, dry place. Dry lavender branches for decoration… More
lavender is a well-known herb for its nice aroma. Learn how to grow lavender in… More
Repelling spiders from outdoor living areas involves keeping bouquets of eucalyptus sprigs, getting rid of… More
lavender derives from the Latin term, 'to wash', because lavender was used by the Romans… More
lavender stoechas is a subspecies of lavender that is distinguished by its butterfly wing shape.… More
Lavender attracts insects such as bumble bees, ladybugs and praying mantises that are beneficial to… More
lavender houseplants do not survive long without full sun. Learn about keeping lavender as a… More
lavender munstead is a subspecies of lavender that is shorter and more compact than other… More
Lavender is a natural flea repellent that can be sprayed on a dog bandanna, a… More
Starting a lavender farm is dependent on region, climate and space. Start a lavender farm… More
Lavender oil will keep mosquitoes away when it is applied to the skin. Be sure… More
To grow lavender, provide full sun, plenty of water and lots of room to grow.… More
Yellow lavender is a vigorous grower, and it is easy care for. Learn more about… More
Pruning a lavender plant promotes the growth of the root system down below. Prune a… More
The uses of lavender include decoration, culinary and aromatherapy. Discover the different uses of lavender… More
Sea lavender, or limonium, is a great dried flower than can be grown in sunny… More
Lavender bushes should be pruned back one-third every year during the winter season while the… More
I'm wondering if my lavender plant can handle the direct sunlight on the south side of my house. I know they grow well against a south-facing window indoors. Can they handle the direct sun and heat? Thanks. More
...d fell in love with it! I've never seen a Spanish lavender with white "rabbit ears". The foliage was a very pretty soft gray-green. More
Im new at planting "from scratch", I know lavender requires a pot with well drainage but just to get it to sprout can I put it in a jar..kinda make my own small green house? More
I've kept a lavender plant in a container by my door and I want to try to overwinter it - should I just plant it? Keep it in the basement and let it go dormant? keep it in a window with all the rest of the plants that have come… More
... previous owner told him this is a rare, heirloom lavender bush. However, the flowers look like lilac to me. Can anyone confirm which it is? Thanks! (P.S. These are his photos, not mine.) ;) More
I got new lavender plants in 5 inch peat pots, and I was wondering if they'll thrive in containers (medium to large ones), or if I'd be better off just putting them in the ground or in my raised flower bed. I really want these plants to do well. More
...out there can answer a few questions for me about lavender. My mum, who lived in Suffolk England, recently passed away. I have "inherited" her green thumb"(ok, well I have inherited the want to have her green thumb anyways!;) I live in Hawaii, and have… More
...into it, everything is doing great--except for my lavender. I'm not sure what variety it is--it has frosty, silvery foliage. I had it in a semi-shaded area and realized it… More
I love lavender- I can't bring myself to leave it outside in the winter- they often don't make it. The problem is, inside, they slowly get dry and brown in the leaves-from the bottom up. I would love some ideas for helping them flourish indoors. More
...I found this site!! I need some help. I planted a lavender plant last year. Which came back this year bigger than ever. It had beautiful lavender growing and now all of a sudden it is all turning brown… More
im excited to read all of these, i am starting lavender now, it has been under lights for about a week now, just waiting to see how long it actually takes them to come up, thanks for all this info. More
I'm in zone 6a and I wanted to plant some lavender. I tried to plant English lavender years ago by sprinkling a massive bag of seed that I bought but not a single plant surfaced (if I recall correctly I sprinkled in the fall). I figure I must have missed… More
Hello, I purchased a lavender plant the other week. I'm really hoping to make it grow. Though, the last few days it has been wilting. I gave it a little water on Wednesday and a little on Thursday and it did not perk up. Today, Friday, I moved it to… More
is there a lavender i can grow in zone 3? thanks, Paul More
The Lavender I got is English Lavender, which I wanted when I use it for culinary purposes, but beside 'Lavandula angustifolia' it says 'Munstead'. Anyone understand what 'Munstead' is.. ? And can I pot it in a pot about 8" diameter, 4.5" high? Will that hold one plant? I know… More
I found this lavender in north cyprus, can anyone identify it please, how do i take a cutting that will grow many thanks in anticipation Mike More
Just a quick how-to. Now that my lavender has grown and has flowered, is there anything I should do to it? Let it be? When to harvest (though I'm not sure what I'd do with it)...etc.. Thanks! More
I'd like to replant my lavender cause the pot is too small. What kind of soil does this plant need? Thanks. :) More
can anyone ID the sort of lavender I previously asked about please, i want to try to purchase some from somewhere, it would help if i had the name thanks More
Hi, I bought a beautiful lavender plant just a few weeks ago, planted it in a large hanging basket, and it died. Now all I have is a clump of dead lavender that smels good. I had it in the sun, did not over water it, used good potting mix.… More
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