John M You can grow lavender at home successfully as long as you give it plenty of sunlight, well-drained soil, and avoid overwatering. It’s one of those plants that looks fancy in garden centers but is actually pretty forgiving once you understand what it needs. If you’ve been wondering how to grow lavender at home … Read more
You can grow indoor lavender successfully if you give it the right conditions. Growing lavender indoors is totally doable, and it’s a rewarding way to enjoy that calming scent and those pretty purple blooms right inside your home. The key to growing indoor lavender is mimicking its natural Mediterranean environment—lots of sun, excellent … Read more
To grow healthy lavender plants, you need to mimic the sunny, dry conditions of its native Mediterranean home. It’s not a fussy plant, but it does have a few non-negotiables: full sun, sharp drainage, and light, sandy soil. If you’ve ever watched a lavender plant turn woody and sad after just one season, … Read more
Growing French lavender in a pot is totally doable, and it’s one of the best ways to enjoy this beautiful herb even if you don’t have a garden. French lavender (Lavandula dentata) has those lovely serrated leaves and distinctive flower spikes that pollinators absolutely adore. The good news is that growing French lavender … Read more
You can grow French lavender from seed, and while it’s a bit slower than buying nursery plants, the process is incredibly rewarding. French lavender (Lavandula dentata) is loved for its toothed, silvery-green leaves and its long-lasting, fragrant flowers that bloom in shades of purple and lilac. If you’ve ever asked yourself “how to … Read more
Growing English lavender in a pot is absolutely possible when you give it the right conditions to thrive. Lavender is a Mediterranean plant that loves sunlight, dry air, and well-drained soil. When you grow English lavender in a pot, you get to control those conditions more easily than you would in the ground. … Read more