It’s easy to feel like you should fertilize lavender in early spring to give it a boost, but at this stage it’s usually not ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Q. I would like to grow some lavender for making lavender wands. Can you tell me the best type to grow? A. To make lavender wands ...

Lavender is more than just a fragrant perennial shrub—it's a garden staple known for its beautiful blooms that attract pollinators and can be harvested and used to make soaps, teas, and more. If you ...

Gardeners learn quickly that not every plant forgives a bad first impression. Lavender is one of the least forgiving, and few ...

Lavender plants are a great addition to the garden: they are easy to grow and last for years! But when incorrectly pruned, they can become woody, unruly, and much more challenging to care for. So, ...

Lavender is a lovely and popular flowering herb. The lavender I grow in my garden is Lavandula angustifolia, also known as English Lavender. The variety I have is called Hidcote, which is a relatively ...

In 1957, my family moved to Oakland when my dad started a new job as a detail rep for a pharmaceutical company. This job took him away from home for long stretches, leaving my mother with three young ...

April is less about flowers and more about getting lavender in shape for a stronger, fuller summer ahead ...

Q. I would like to grow some lavender for making lavender wands. Can you tell me the best type to grow? A. To make lavender wands you want to use an English lavender: Lavandula spp. Even better are ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...