John M

Looking after lavender in the garden starts with understanding what this Mediterranean herb truly needs.  Lavender thrives when you give it plenty of sunlight, sharp drainage, and a little tough love.  If you’ve ever watched a lavender plant turn woody and sad, you’re not alone.  The good news is that learning how to look after … Read more

You know lavender is dead when its foliage turns completely brown or gray and the stems snap instead of bending.   If you’ve been asking yourself how to know when lavender is dead, the answer usually comes down to a few telltale signs that leave no room for doubt.   A dead lavender plant won’t … Read more

Keeping weeds out of lavender is easier when you understand how lavender grows and what conditions it loves.   Lavender is a low-maintenance herb, but weeds can still creep in and compete for nutrients, water, and sunlight.   If you’ve been wondering how to keep weeds out of lavender without harming the plant, the answer … Read more

Keeping potted lavender alive is easier when you mimic its natural Mediterranean home.   Lavender loves sunshine, dry air, and soil that drains fast.   If you’ve struggled to keep potted lavender alive, you’re not alone.   Many growers drown lavender with kindness by overwatering or tucking it into rich, water-holding soil.   In this … Read more

You can keep potted lavender alive over winter by giving it the right combination of sunlight, drainage, and protection from harsh cold.   It’s totally doable, even if you live somewhere with freezing temperatures and short winter days.   Lavender is a Mediterranean plant that loves heat and dry air, so winter can be rough … Read more

To keep Spanish lavender blooming, you need to give it the same hot, dry, sunny conditions it thrives on in its native Mediterranean home.   Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a gorgeous variety known for those distinctive “rabbit ear” bracts on top of each flower spike, but it can be a bit fussy about staying … Read more