Lavender tolerates heat and drought well, but this variety weathers extremes exceptionally well. Its compact, upright growth ...

Mulch can help your garden by improving soil moisture by slowing the evaporation of water, protecting from erosion, suppressing weeds, and moderating temperatures, but there are some cons to mulching ...

Of all the flowers in the garden, lavender is probably one of the most popular and easily recognized for its beautiful purple spiked blossoms and aromatic fragrance. Native to the dry slopes that ...

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Q: I planted a sweet lavender plant last year and it grew great until this August and then suddenly died. It was getting about 2 gallons per watering via two emitters. I would like to replace it with ...

Of all the flowers in the garden, lavender is probably one of the most popular and easily recognized for its beautiful purple spiked blossoms and aromatic fragrance. Native to the dry slopes that ...

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Q: I would like to plant some lavender to use for culinary purposes. When researching I have found hundreds of different lavender varieties. Can you recommend one that will work well in baking? A: ...

Lavender (Lavandula) and its over 450 varieties are a stunning landscaping masterpiece. In addition to purple hues, there are some varieties that boast pink, white, yellow, or blue petals. It's not ...