From oils and perfumes to delicate dessert flavoring, lavender holds a special place in the hearts (and noses) of many. Its recognizable scent is a staple in bath products, relaxing teas and home ...

Key Points To get lavender ready for winter, avoid heavy pruning and cut back on watering.If you plan to move lavender ...

Not only does lavender look great on display in bouquets, it also has a clean, pleasant scent that many people enjoy and find calming. And if you’ve ever purchased fresh lavender, you know that it can ...

English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a dreamy perennial plant that evokes hazy summer afternoons lounging in a cosy cottage garden. Native to the Mediterranean (not England, as you might ...

Lavender plants are "easy to grow" but they "need the right growing conditions" and care, according to gardening expert Alan ...

"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 ...

Plant roses and lavender for luck. As a lover of both roses and lavender, I’ve taken author Alice Hoffman’s admonishment to heart. Each spring I plant lavender bedding plants on the edge of a border ...

Lavender is prized for its richly fragrant flowers and gorgeous foliage, but flowering is often limited to a couple of months in summer. Luckily, there are ways to make the blooms last longer.

Lavender has enchanted gardeners for millennia with its silver-gray foliage and purple flower spikes. From ancient Roman bathing rituals (the name derives from the Latin lavare, meaning to wash) to ...