Ward Dilmore, founder and head landscape designer at Petrus Luxury Estate Landscaping Company, agrees, explaining that ...

Lavender has enchanted gardeners for millennia with its silver-gray foliage and purple flower spikes. From ancient Roman bathing rituals (the name derives from the Latin lavare, meaning to wash) to ...

Mentally, August may seem like the summer wind down, but climate-wise, it’s when the heat really sets in. Depending on your ...

Despite its association with luxury, lavender is remarkably unfussy. This Mediterranean native plant thrives on neglect, basks in blazing sun, and flourishes in poor soil. Whether you’re a seasoned ...

When growing English lavender— or any variety of lavender, for that matter— soil conditions are one of the most critical factors in its success. "While many gardeners assume that all plants ...

Lavender is a hardy plant, and can have a long life. However, for it to flourish, Monty Don swears by one simple task that ...

Lavender is a staple in British gardens - the hardy perennial herb is loved for its delicate purple blooms and its ability to ...

When planting lavender transplants, dig a hole about twice the size of the root ball, then place the plant in at the same level it was in the container. Backfill the soil and tamp down. Make sure to ...

Gardening expert Michael revealed gardeners who grow lavender should be doing one important task in August to keep it ...

Lavender is not fond of water, so if your soil is clayey or waterlogged, amend the soil and plant it on a mound where excess water can run off. Lavender likes breathing room.

Pruning lavender can be confusing - but gardening experts have shared all you need to know about when and how to prune lavender for the best possible results ...