Jack Miller

You can keep weeds out of lavender by combining smart planting practices, regular maintenance, and a few natural tricks that protect this drought-loving herb without smothering its roots.   If you’ve been asking how to keep weeds out of lavender, the answer starts with understanding that lavender hates competition almost as much as it hates … Read more

To look after lavender in the garden, you need to give it plenty of sunlight, sharp drainage, and very little fuss.   Lavender is one of those plants that rewards neglect more than attention.   Once you understand how to look after lavender in the garden properly, it will reward you with fragrant blooms for … Read more

You can keep Spanish lavender blooming by deadheading spent flowers, giving it full sun, and watering it deeply but infrequently.   If you’ve been wondering how to keep Spanish lavender blooming all season long, the answer mostly comes down to mimicking its native Mediterranean home.   That means lots of sunshine, sharp drainage, and a … Read more

Keeping potted lavender alive comes down to mimicking its natural Mediterranean home: lots of sun, gritty fast-draining soil, and a strict “less is more” watering routine.   If you’ve been struggling to keep potted lavender alive, you’re not alone, because this plant hates being fussed over and rewards a bit of tough love.   In … Read more

You can keep potted lavender alive over winter by giving it a dry, sunny, and sheltered environment.   Lavender hates wet feet and cold, soggy soil, so the goal is to keep the roots on the dry side while protecting the plant from harsh freezes.   If you’ve been asking yourself how to keep potted … Read more