When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images Beautiful and heavenly scented — lavender certainly has a way of brightening ...

Get expert instructions for growing lavender in your backyard or indoors. This fragrant perennial can thrive in many areas of ...

Woman holding a starter pot with lavender flowers - Irina Shatilova/Shutterstock Plant lavender (Lavandula spp.) where it will grow best and you will be rewarded with a beloved perennial that blooms ...

With its gorgeous aroma and iconic purple spikes, lavender is a timeless shrub loved by many gardeners. Lavender can be grown easily in pots, containers, and garden beds. It is fairly low-maintenance, ...

Lavender produces beautiful flowers, attracts powerful pollinators, and has numerous uses throughout the household. It can also be a bit tricky to grow yourself if you don’t know what issues to watch ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I am trying to get advice on the best lavender to grow in our humid New ...

Q. I would like to grow some lavender for making lavender wands. Can you tell me the best type to grow? A. To make lavender wands you want to use an English lavender: Lavandula spp. Even better are ...

Since our current weather pattern seems to be offering some long dry spells, it might be worth considering planting some drought tolerant herbs. Though many are locally available that offer fragrance ...

I have a few small planter boxes on my patio, and recently, all the plants died. Maybe it’s the heat this summer or perhaps I forgot to water a few too many times. Either way, my oregano and parsley ...

Q: This morning, I found blossoms on my jade plant! It started as a little plant from an arrangement from my father's 2002 funeral that has been propagated into two large plants. I have never seen ...

Plant lavender (Lavandula spp.) where it will grow best and you will be rewarded with a beloved perennial that blooms from early summer into fall. With more than 45 known species of lavender and ten ...