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Lavender should be trimmed at least once a year, ideally twice, depending on the variety and your climate.   If you’ve been wondering how often to trim lavender, the short answer is that most lavenders benefit from a light trim in early spring and a more substantial prune right after they finish flowering.   Timing … Read more

You should water newly planted lavender about once or twice a week during its first growing season.   That said, how often you water newly planted lavender really depends on your soil, the weather, and how well the roots are settling in.   The key is to keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy, … Read more

You should fertilize lavender sparingly, typically just once or twice a year, because too much fertilizer can actually harm this hardy herb.   If you’re wondering how often to fertilize lavender, the short answer is far less often than most people think.   Lavender is a Mediterranean plant that thrives in poor, rocky soil, so … Read more

You should water lavender in pots when the top inch or two of soil feels dry, which usually means every 10 to 14 days during the growing season.   Lavender is a drought-loving Mediterranean plant, so it actually prefers to be a bit thirsty rather than soaking wet.   If you’ve been wondering how often … Read more

You should water English lavender deeply but infrequently, typically once every two to three weeks during the growing season.   The exact frequency depends on your climate, soil type, and whether your lavender grows in a pot or in the ground.   If you’ve been wondering how often should you water English lavender, the short … Read more

You should water French lavender every two to three weeks during the growing season, allowing the soil to dry out completely between waterings.   French lavender (Lavandula stoechas) is a drought-tolerant Mediterranean plant that hates soggy roots, so less is honestly more when it comes to watering.   If you’ve been wondering how often to … Read more