But almost everybody else likes lavender (Lavandula). It’ one of the few perennial plants in the blue, purple and mauve hues.

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Because it is a Mediterranean herb, lavender thrives in poor, dry soils. I often get asked, does it need fertilizer? The short answer is probably not. But depending on your specific growing conditions ...

Mix five drops of lavender essential oil with three tablespoons of a carrier oil (such as coconut or olive). Apply to your hair, concentrating on the ends and scalp, one hour before shampooing. This ...

Philodendron remains an excellent house plant as it is air purifying. A winner in 2025, check out the "Orange you Gorgeous" climbing philodendron that is grown for interesting foliage.

We kept them watered during dry spells and recorded how long they flowered for ... Keep pots well watered throughout spring and summer. There's no need to feed lavender plants in the border, as excess ...

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