John M

Keeping lavender flowering comes down to giving it the right growing conditions, regular pruning, and a little tough love.   Lavender isn’t a fussy plant, but it does have strong opinions about sun, soil, and water.   If you’ve ever watched your lavender burst into bloom in early summer only to fizzle out by August, … Read more

You can keep lavender compact by pruning it regularly, especially right after it finishes blooming in late summer.   Lavender is a Mediterranean herb that loves sun, dry soil, and plenty of airflow, and when it’s happy, it grows fast.   The problem is that fast growth can turn a neat little bush into a … Read more

You can keep lavender alive in winter by giving it dry roots, bright light, and cool air.   Lavender hates wet feet more than cold weather, so the real trick to keeping lavender alive in winter is protecting it from moisture, not just from freezing temperatures.   If you’ve ever watched a healthy lavender plant … Read more

Lavender can keep blooming all summer when you give it the right growing conditions.   It’s one of those hardy, forgiving plants that rewards you generously when you treat it well.   If you’ve been wondering how to keep lavender blooming all summer, you’re in the right place.   The secret lies in sunlight, soil, … Read more

To keep a lavender bouquet fresh, you need to treat it like a cut flower that still wants a drink.   Fresh lavender bouquets last longer when you give them a clean vase, fresh water, and a little shade.   The good news is that keeping a lavender bouquet fresh is easier than you think … Read more

To keep lavender alive outside, you need to get three things right from the start: full sun, sharp drainage, and sandy or gravelly soil that never stays wet.   Lavender hates soggy roots more than anything else, so if your ground holds water after rain, your plant will struggle no matter how much you baby … Read more