Full sunlight is one requirement a lavender plant must have to grow well and produce fragrant and plentiful flowers. But, can lavender grow in the shade? English lavender can tolerate some shade or semi-shady conditions. But such conditions will not yield good flowering and fragrance results. Other lavenders do not grow in the shade that … Read more
Throughout summer and spring lavender blooms and grows to make an appealing sight and smell in the garden. But before you know it, winter is around the corner. Can lavender survive winter? Only English lavender can survive the winter outdoors. French and hybrid lavenders should be brought indoors in pots for them to survive. Factors … Read more
When lavender plants are at their prime with a healthy bunch of flowers, the scent is strong and does not need an introduction. Yes, lavender plants smell and have a distinct one that cannot be mimicked by any other scent. You just have to smell lavender once to memorize the scent forever! But, only healthy … Read more
In summer or spring, you might look into your garden and see a carpet of violet lavender flowers. It is at that moment that you may decide that you need a break in your unicolored garden. The best way to add color to your garden is to seek lavender companion plants. Good companion plants that … Read more
For inexperienced gardeners, a common mistake when growing lavender is overwatering. In most cases, outdoor lavender requires water every 2 weeks. But, indoor lavender plants in pots need water every 10 to 14 days, depending on the conditions. Newly planted lavender needs more water for the first 3 weeks to avoid transplant shock. However unlike … Read more
Wondering why your Lavender is Turning Gray? Growing lavender should be fairly straightforward, right? A hot climate with minimal watering is the basic requirement of lavender plants. But, unfortunately, lavender can be plagued by several problems. Lavender can turn gray due to Fungal infection, Poor aeration, Wet soil, Damage due to frost, Overwatering, or choosing … Read more
Want to add more colors and aroma to your garden? A plant capable of doing this is lavender. Besides its appealing violet flowers and green foliage, lavender is a herb that has therapeutic, industrial, and cooking uses. So are you interested in lavender just for its flowers? Then, you might be wondering when and how … Read more
Look from afar and these two plants may seem similar or even the same! But step a bit closer and you will notice the differences between the Russian sage and lavender. Characteristic Russian Sage Lavender Flowers Tubular flowers are borne in panicle arrangement Irregularly shaped flowers are borne on the stem. No lateral stems (panicle … Read more
Herbs like lavender are a joy to have in the house because of their scent. However, don’t you wish there was a way around having a live plant in the house? There actually is. Dried lavender is a great way to have the lavender scent in your house for longer! Dried lavender can last anywhere … Read more
Lavender makes for an appealing garden plant. It does well in sunny hot climates with little water requirement. When cared for properly it can live for years and provides an appealing, scenic, and aromatic experience! Wilting in lavender is the first and most obvious sign of stress! Lavender wilts when the conditions are not suitable … Read more