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Caring for English lavender is easy once you understand its two non-negotiables: full sun and sharp drainage.   If you’ve ever wondered how do you care for English lavender without turning it into a daily chore, the answer is simpler than most people think.   English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a Mediterranean native, which means … Read more

Caring for a lavender tree is all about mimicking its natural Mediterranean habitat, which means lots of sunlight, excellent drainage, and careful watering.   These plants are basically lavender shrubs trained onto a tall stem, so they look like little trees, and they need the same kind of care you’d give any lavender, just with … Read more

Caring for a lavender plant means giving it plenty of sunlight, well-drained soil, and careful watering so it can thrive without getting root rot.   Lavender is one of those plants that looks delicate but is actually pretty tough once it’s established.   The trick is understanding what it needs and then mostly leaving it … Read more

You should plant lavender in the ground at the same depth it was growing in its nursery pot.   This simple rule prevents the most common lavender planting mistakes.   If you’ve been wondering how deep to plant lavender in the ground, the answer is simpler than you might think.   Whether you’re planting English … Read more

Lavender roots typically grow 8 to 12 inches deep in the ground, though some varieties can reach up to 2 feet under ideal conditions.   So if you’ve ever wondered how deep lavender roots go, the short answer is deep enough to anchor the plant firmly but shallow enough to be vulnerable to soggy soil. … Read more

Lavender plants can tolerate cold down to about 10°F to 20°F for most English varieties, though some hardy types survive even lower with the right protection.   If you’ve been wondering how cold can lavender plants tolerate, the answer depends a lot on the specific variety you’re growing and the conditions in your garden.   … Read more