Lavender is a semi-shrub, or subshrub, a plant that looks like a perennial because most of its growth is soft and green, but its older base stems turn to wood. At the center of the mounded semi-shrub, ...

When and how to harvest lavender varies depending on how you want to use this popular perennial. Lavender (Lavendula) is a popular perennial that provides a host of wellness benefits and a range of ...

Lavender (Lavandula) is a lovely perennial flower, and its vibrant purple blooms add a beautiful splash of color to a garden. Not only is this plant aesthetically pleasing, but it has a wide range of ...

In my humble opinion, lavender is one of the most amazing plants in the world. It can be tough and soft, fragrant and versatile, healing and tasty. It has an amazingly long history; Egyptians used it ...

Lavender is a plant most everyone loves. Whether it’s the purple flowers, the fragrance, or even the images of a lavender harvest in French lavender fields, lavender is a loved plant. It’s also a ...

Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also written a number of books and e-books on gardens and gardening. Haley ...

The lavender has already been pruned in preparation for winter and next summer’s harvest. Shaping them into a turtle-like mound helps keep them producing quality floral stems with a uniform stem ...