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

How and when you prune lavender may vary depending on the type you're growing. English lavender ( Lavandula angustifolia) ...

Lavender ticks all the boxes: it has colour, scent and is bee-friendly. Discover our best lavender varieties and tips for how ...

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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 ...

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 ...

Hostas are perennials that provide significant foliage interest in your flower garden or landscape. Miss America consists of heart-shaped green leaves with white centers and light green streaking.The ...

Around Valentine's Day, consider this a botanical love letter filled with horticultural heartthrobs — garden companions that ...

Water passes through sandy soil like a sieve—any plants growing in sandy soil must be drought-tolerant, because water passes ...

Pruning at the right time is essential to keep plants healthy, stimulate growth, and ensure abundant blooming throughout the ...

Garrigue encompasses a family of scrubs that includes wild-growing native aromatic plants, herbs and trees like juniper, lavender, olive trees, rosemary and thyme. They thrive in the hot and dry ...