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 ...

Now that it’s August, it’s the time to begin planning what herbs you would like to plant this fall. We can grow many, but the herb I want to highlight is lavender. Some species of lavender are ...

Lavender (Lavandula) is amazing for any gardening space. It's elegant, low-maintenance, versatile enough for indoor containers or outdoor lawn borders, and attracts a host of pollinators. With so many ...

When spending time in your garden, there are many herbs to choose from. But few are as wonderfully fragrant as lavender. Some species of lavender are very difficult to keep alive through the summer, ...

Proper and timely pruning is essential to maintaining a gorgeous, thriving lavender plant. This yearly task helps prevent your plants from becoming leggy or overly woody and helps it maintain its ...

French and Spanish lavender are more drought tolerant than the English types. Look for plants marked Lavandula dentata or L stoechas. There are many different varieties available of each. (Melinda ...

Unfurling a brilliance of unusual flower spikes, lavender graces our gardens in shades ranging from blue to white to pink to deep purple to red to pale lavender. If your lavender plants show signs of ...

We know that Cleopatra used lavender because this most fragrant of herbs is well documented in hieroglyphics that detail the Egyptian mummification process. The antibacterial properties of lavender ...