Jack Miller

Your lavender not turning purple usually comes down to one of a handful of fixable problems, and once you figure out which one is affecting your plant, those grayish-green flower spikes can finally shift into the deep violet you were hoping for.   If you’ve been staring at your garden asking, “why is my lavender … Read more

Your lavender is not growing back because it’s likely suffering from one of a few common problems like root rot, improper pruning, or harsh winter conditions that damaged the plant beyond recovery.   If you’ve been asking yourself, “why is my lavender not growing back,” you’re definitely not alone.   Lavender is a tough, drought-loving … Read more

If your lavender is not flowering, it’s usually because the plant is getting too much nitrogen, not enough sun, or it was pruned at the wrong time of year.   Lavender is one of those plants that looks simple but has a few strong opinions about how it wants to be treated.   When lavender … Read more

Your lavender is going brown because of problems with water, drainage, or root health.   It’s a heartbreaking sight for any gardener.   One day your lavender is a fragrant, purple masterpiece, and the next it looks dull, droopy, and brown.   If you’ve been asking, “Why is my lavender going brown?”, you’re in the … Read more

If your lavender isn’t blooming, it’s usually because the plant is stressed by one of a few common problems.   The good news is that once you figure out why your lavender isn’t blooming, it’s often fixable.   I’ve grown lavender for years, and I’ve learned that lavender not blooming almost always comes down to … Read more