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You should water lavender after planting once every two to three days for the first two weeks to help it settle in.   After that, you can water lavender after planting about once a week, depending on your soil and climate.   The key is to let the soil dry out slightly between waterings because … Read more

You should water lavender outdoors deeply but infrequently, usually once every two to three weeks once the plants are established.   Lavender is a Mediterranean herb that hates soggy roots, so the question of how often you water lavender outdoors really comes down to soil drainage and weather.   If you’ve been wondering how often … Read more

How often you water French lavender depends on a few important factors like the season, your climate, and whether it’s growing in a pot or in the ground.   French lavender is a Mediterranean plant that loves hot, dry conditions and hates sitting in soggy soil.   So the short answer is: water it deeply … Read more

You should water lavender in a pot about once every two weeks during the growing season, but that answer comes with a few important caveats.   Lavender is a drought-loving Mediterranean plant, so it actually prefers being a little dry over being constantly damp.   If you’ve been asking yourself how often do you water … Read more

How often do you prune lavender? The short answer is once or twice a year.   If you’ve been wondering how often you should prune lavender to keep it healthy and blooming, the general rule is to prune it lightly in spring and more heavily after the blooming season ends.   Lavender is a forgiving … Read more

You should water English lavender deeply but infrequently, usually once every two to three weeks during the growing season.   That simple answer surprises a lot of new growers because lavender looks delicate and thirsty.   But here’s the thing: English lavender is a Mediterranean plant that hates soggy roots.   So how often do … Read more