Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Watering lavender with a can Q: I have got a number of lavender plants growing in beds in my backyard. They are around three years ...

Lavender grows well in pots and containers and the trick is to get the conditions right for it to prosper. It wants a large pot, well-draining soil, to be placed in a sunny spot, and not to be kept ...

If you’re looking for sweet-smelling plants to add to your garden, balcony, or patio, consider potted lavender: it’s easy to grow, comes in various types and colors, and will bloom for many years.

The soothing floral fragrance of lavender is easily recognized in any garden. Its silvery, serrated foliage and bluish-purple flowers both contain scented oil glands, making it uniquely fragrant. Bees ...

Keep your lavender plants coming back year after year with these winter care tips. Protect outdoor lavender with a row cover or a cloche and ensure excellent drainage. Overwinter potted lavender ...

FARMINGTON, Minn. — A lot of people think lavender is a difficult plant to grow in Minnesota, but it really doesn't take much to grow it successfully. To learn how to keep our lavender plants looking ...

With its dreamy hues of purple and nostalgic scent, lavender (Lavandula) is a timeless shrub. It evokes cottage gardens and quaint countryside villages with its charming simplicity. But you don't need ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I am trying to get advice on the best lavender to grow in our humid New ...

Gardeners are being encouraged to be patient if their lavender is still looking brown and dried out in spring, as this ...

Rosemary is a great way to attract hummingbirds and butterflies, but there's another herb you should add next to it if you ...

Protect outdoor lavender with a row cover or a cloche and ensure excellent drainage. Overwinter potted lavender indoors in a sunny spot. Water indoor lavender sparingly during winter and don't ...