Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lavender growing in the sunshine Lavender is a herb known for its love of full sun and it evokes images of hot Mediterranean ...

Woman holding a starter pot with lavender flowers - Irina Shatilova/Shutterstock Plant lavender (Lavandula spp.) where it will grow best and you will be rewarded with a beloved perennial that blooms ...

Q: I planted a sweet lavender plant last year and it grew great until this August and then suddenly died. It was getting about 2 gallons per watering via two emitters. I would like to replace it with ...

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Ah lavender. What’s not to love? What other plant gives you so many benefits for so little effort. It comes in all kinds of colors. Yes, not just lavender. But also blues and pinks and whites. It is ...

Pruning needs: Prune after flowers are spent or in early fall. Water needs: Water until established, then drought tolerant. Snapshot: Lavender is a versatile garden herb with fragrant, colorful blooms ...

From oils and perfumes to delicate dessert flavoring, lavender holds a special place in the hearts (and noses) of many. Its recognizable scent is a staple in bath products, relaxing teas and home ...

If you had to choose only one herb to put in your garden, you could do a lot worse than lavender. This gorgeous, fragrant and pollinator-attracting plant manages to check nearly every box in a ...

Lavender is a bushy perennial herb that fills the garden with a heady fragrance. While this herb is relatively low-maintenance, it needs to be pruned during the growing season to stay prolific. Not ...

A large lavender plant blooms with bright purple petals - Katerina Maksymenko/Shutterstock If you're an avid home gardener, you've probably spent your fair share of harsh winters wondering how to ...

Q: I would like to plant some lavender to use for culinary purposes. When researching I have found hundreds of different lavender varieties. Can you recommend one that will work well in baking? A: ...