Few flowers give such good return as lavender. The edible flowers, which look and smell beautiful in bloom, can be cooked into intriguing desserts and main dishes. The plant itself, be it green or ...

•Most azaleas are in full bloom now. If yours have wayward branches that require pruning or you want to bring down the height, now's the time to do it. You'll get the bonus of blooms that will last a ...

Lavender growing in pots along a path - Westend61/Getty Images Can't get enough lavender? Since lavender (Lavandula spp.) is a perennial, you may be thinking about dividing it, as you would other ...

I’m always interested in unexpected ideas for cooking with the herbs and flowers in my garden. If you’ve kept up with my column over the years, you’ve seen recipes such as mint pesto, lemon balm ...

Light is the most vital factor when choosing a location to grow lavender in pots. Lavender needs at least six to eight hours ...

Lavender is renowned for its dreamy fragrance and romantic aesthetic. It’s stunning when planted in large swaths, and it’s easy to dry for bouquets or sachets. (Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that ...

12:03, Mon, Apr 28, 2025 Updated: 08:12, Tue, Apr 29, 2025 Gardening expert and broadcaster Alan Titchmarsh, 75, has taken to his new YouTube channel, Gardening with Alan Titchmarsh, to share his five ...

Learn about (and shop for) the best low-maintenance perennial flowers that come back every year to make your garden effortlessly beautiful. “When you’re looking at doing perennials for your outdoor ...