Jack Miller

You can cut lavender back hard, and in fact, it often thrives when you do.   The real question is how hard can you cut back lavender without killing it, and the answer depends on the age of the plant, the time of year, and how much old wood you’re cutting into.   If you’ve … Read more

You should water lavender deeply but infrequently, usually once every two to three weeks depending on your climate and soil.   Lavender is a drought-tolerant plant that hates sitting in soggy soil, so the answer to how frequently to water lavender really comes down to letting the soil dry out between waterings.   If you’ve … Read more

Spanish lavender grows at a moderate to fast pace, typically adding about 6 to 12 inches of new growth per year once it’s established in the garden.   That means if you plant a small nursery start in spring, you can expect it to fill out nicely by the end of its first full growing … Read more

Phenomenal lavender grows at a moderate to fast rate, typically adding about 4 to 6 inches of new growth per season once it’s established.   If you’ve been wondering how fast phenomenal lavender grows, the short answer is that it’s faster than many traditional lavender varieties but not so fast that it takes over your … Read more

Munstead lavender grows at a moderate pace, typically adding about 4 to 6 inches of new growth per year once it’s established in your garden.   That steady growth rate makes it a favorite among gardeners who want a compact, tidy lavender that doesn’t sprawl out of control.   If you’ve been wondering how fast … Read more