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Caring for potted lavender in winter is mostly about keeping the plant alive but not actively growing.   Lavender hates wet feet, and winter is when soggy soil kills more potted lavender plants than cold ever will.   If you’ve been wondering how to care for potted lavender in winter without losing it to rot, … Read more

Caring for potted lavender is easier than you might think once you understand what this Mediterranean herb really wants.   Lavender thrives in full sun, well-drained soil, and dry conditions, so your job is basically to mimic those conditions in a container.   Whether you’re growing potted lavender on a sunny balcony or keeping it … Read more

To care for phenomenal lavender, you need to give it the same conditions it loves in its native Mediterranean home: full sun, sharp drainage, and dry air.   Phenomenal lavender is a standout variety prized for its silvery foliage, tall blooms, and exceptional winter hardiness.   But even a tough plant like phenomenal lavender will … Read more

How to Care for Perennial Lavender To care for perennial lavender, you need to give it full sun, sharp drainage, and very little fuss.   Perennial lavender is a woody-based herb that comes back year after year when it’s planted in the right spot.   It hates wet feet, heavy clay, and rich soil more … Read more

Caring for newly planted lavender comes down to getting a few key things right from the start.   Lavender is a tough, drought-loving herb once it settles in, but those first few weeks after planting are when it’s most vulnerable.   If you’ve been wondering how to care for newly planted lavender so it thrives … Read more

Caring for new lavender plants starts with giving them plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil from day one.   Lavender is a tough, low-maintenance herb once it settles in, but those first few weeks make all the difference.   If you’ve just brought home a young lavender plant and you’re wondering how to care for … Read more