Woman holding a starter pot with lavender flowers - Irina Shatilova/Shutterstock Plant lavender (Lavandula spp.) where it will grow best and you will be rewarded with a beloved perennial that blooms ...

If you had to choose only one herb to put in your garden, you could do a lot worse than lavender. This gorgeous, fragrant and pollinator-attracting plant manages to check nearly every box in a ...

Lavender looks and smells amazing, and better yet, it's easy to grow. Make it even easier with this soil amendment you may ...

Lavender may have a reputation as a low-maintenance plant, but some leftover scraps could do it some good. Just use these in ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lavender is one of the most beloved floral fragrances. Its herbal scent is soothing and fresh, soft and ...

With its soothing smell, calming color, and yes, distinctly floral taste (use it wisely, folks), it’s easy to see why lavender is one of the most popular plants in homes, gardens, and restaurants.

Lavender is a hardy perennial that thrives in full sun with minimal watering. Planting in the wrong location can lead to increased infections, pests, and death. Avoid planting lavender in shady areas, ...

Having worked as a gardener in both the UK and central Italy, I’ve planted, grown and cared for my fair share of lavender. While they are some of the easiest herbs to grow, all too often, I see ...

* Botanical name: Lavandula x intermedia 'Phenomenal' * What it is: A new lavender variety discovered at Bucks County's Peace Tree Farms that blooms heavily with long wands of purple for weeks in ...

I never had luck growing lavender until I moved to Napa County. I had lived in fogbound areas with lots of rain, lots of redwoods and soil that didn’t drain well, and those are exactly the conditions ...