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Caring for lavender in the fall is all about preparing this tough Mediterranean herb for the cold months ahead.   When you care for lavender in the fall, you help it survive winter while setting it up for a strong spring flush.   If you’ve been wondering how to care for lavender in the fall … Read more

Caring for lavender in a pot is totally doable once you understand what this Mediterranean herb really needs.   Lavender isn’t a fan of rich, soggy soil or shady spots, so growing it in a container means you have to recreate its natural environment as closely as possible.   The good news is that when … Read more

Caring for lavender Hidcote is all about giving it plenty of sunlight, sharp drainage, and a little tough love.   If you’re wondering how to care for lavender Hidcote without babying it to death, you’re in the right place because this hardy little shrub actually thrives when you treat it a bit like a Mediterranean … Read more

Caring for lavender after winter starts with understanding what your plant went through during the cold months.   Lavender is a tough, drought-loving herb, but winter can still take a toll on it, especially if you live in a region with heavy snow, freezing rain, or soggy soil.   Knowing how to care for lavender … Read more

Caring for lavender after blooming is all about giving the plant what it needs to shift from flower production into strong root and foliage growth.   Once those purple flower spikes start to fade, the plant enters a new phase, and how you handle things now determines how well it comes back next season.   … Read more

Caring for indoor potted lavender is completely doable once you understand what this Mediterranean herb really needs.   Lavender isn’t like most houseplants that thrive in rich, damp soil and low light.   It craves sunshine, dry air, and gritty soil that drains fast.   If you can mimic those conditions indoors, your lavender will … Read more