Jack Miller

Arrange lavender in a vase by cutting the stems at an angle, removing the lower leaves, and placing them in a clean vase filled with fresh water.   This simple method helps lavender stay fresh, look full, and release its calming scent for days.   If you’ve ever wondered how to arrange lavender in a … Read more

You can arrange dried lavender in so many beautiful ways that it almost feels like a shame to keep it tucked away in a drawer.   Whether you grabbed a bundle from your garden, picked some up at a local market, or ordered a bunch online, learning how to arrange dried lavender is one of … Read more

Lavender oil can be applied for bed bugs as a natural deterrent, but it’s important to know from the start that it doesn’t kill them outright.   Instead, applying lavender oil for bed bugs works best as part of a larger strategy to repel them and make your home less inviting.   If you’ve been … Read more

To amend soil for lavender, you need to create a light, airy, and fast-draining environment that mimics its native Mediterranean home.   Lavender hates sitting in wet, heavy soil, so if you’ve been wondering how to amend soil for lavender, the answer is all about drainage and a slightly alkaline pH.   The good news … Read more

To amend clay soil for lavender, you need to improve drainage and lighten the soil structure so lavender roots can breathe and grow deep.   Lavender hates soggy feet, and heavy clay soil holds water like a bathtub, which is a death sentence for this Mediterranean herb.   The good news is that you can … Read more