Soothingly fragrant lavender looks lovely in any landscape and is an ideal border addition for attracting beneficial pollinators to your yard. However, pruning is one maintenance task it's best not to ...

'We find the best time to prune lavender is fall, well before the first frosts come,' says Stephen. 'This allows the plant to focus on transitioning into winter dormancy once flowering has finished.

Fall is unarguably associated with garden clean-up, with many gardeners using this time to cut back dead foliage and gather up shed leaves and branches strewn around the yard. However, you shouldn't ...

Besides its many uses in cooking, a lavender plant adds fragrance and color wherever it's planted—along a path, beside a patio, or in a pot on your back deck—thanks to a long blooming season. The ...

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Fall is here and we’re still gardening. You may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: I’m ...

Learning how to prune lavender can keep it from becoming overgrown, leggy and less abundant. “Annual pruning will improve flowering and prevent lavender becoming woody,” plant expert Sarah Raven told ...

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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 ...

Our gardens are covered with leaves and plants ready for a long winter nap, but there are certain things you need to do now for success in spring! November has a reputation for being a cold month, but ...