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You can prune lavender pretty far down, but how far depends on the type you’re growing and the time of year.   Generally speaking, you can prune lavender down to about one-third of its original size without killing it.   But the real trick is knowing when to stop, because pruning too far into the … Read more

In the spring, you should cut back lavender by about one-third of its overall size, removing only the soft green growth from the previous year.   If you cut too far into the old woody stems, the plant often struggles to regrow, so staying in that green zone is the secret to a happy, bushy … Read more

How far back you cut lavender in the spring depends on the type of lavender you’re growing and how woody the plant has become.   For most English lavenders, you should cut back about one-third of the plant’s overall height in early spring.   That means if your lavender is two feet tall, you’ll trim … Read more

You should cut lavender back by about one-third in the fall, but never into the woody, leafless part of the stems.   That’s the short answer, and honestly it’s the one most gardeners need.   But how far back to cut lavender in the fall depends on a few things like your climate, the type … Read more

You can prune lavender back pretty far—often to within 6 to 8 inches of the ground—but how far back you prune lavender safely depends on the plant’s age, health, and the time of year.   If you’ve ever stared at a woody, sprawling lavender plant and wondered how far back can you prune lavender without … Read more

You can cut lavender back pretty far, and in fact, hard pruning is often the secret to keeping this plant healthy and long-lived.   So, how far back can you cut lavender?   You can cut lavender back by about one-third of its total size in a single pruning session without harming the plant.   … Read more