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Lavender seeds are viable for about 2 to 5 years when stored properly.   Some gardeners report germination success with seeds that are even older, stretching to around 7 years or more in ideal conditions.   But if you’ve been wondering exactly how long lavender seeds stay viable, the honest answer depends on how you’ve … Read more

French lavender is hardy in USDA zones 5 through 9, and it can survive winter temperatures that dip down to around minus 10 to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit in the colder parts of that range.   So if you’ve been wondering exactly how hardy French lavender really is before planting it in your garden, you’re … Read more

You can prune lavender pretty hard, but how hard you can prune lavender depends on the timing and the age of the plant.   Lavender is one of those forgiving herbs that bounces back beautifully when you cut it back with confidence.   But there’s a limit, and crossing it can mean the difference between … Read more

Lavender plants are hardy and can survive in tough conditions once established, but how hardy they really are depends on the variety you choose and where you live.   If you’ve ever wondered just how hardy lavender plants are, the short answer is they’re tougher than most people give them credit for, yet they still … Read more

You can cut back lavender pretty hard, and in fact, the plant usually bounces back better when you do.   Lavender is one of those forgiving shrubs that actually thrives when you cut back lavender aggressively at the right time of year.   If you’ve been staring at a woody, leggy lavender plant and wondering … Read more

You should water lavender deeply but infrequently, usually once every two to three weeks depending on your climate and soil.   Lavender is a drought-tolerant plant that hates sitting in soggy soil, so the answer to how frequently to water lavender really comes down to letting the soil dry out between waterings.   If you’re … Read more