Steven M To deadhead a lavender plant, simply snip off the faded flower spikes right above the first set of healthy leaves on the stem. This easy task encourages your lavender to keep blooming and keeps the plant looking tidy. If you’ve been wondering how to deadhead a lavender plant properly, you’re in the right … Read more
To cut Spanish lavender, you should grab a pair of clean, sharp pruning shears and make your cuts during the right season and at the right spot on the stem. Cutting Spanish lavender isn’t complicated once you know its growth habits. Spanish lavender, or Lavandula stoechas, has a distinct look with its colorful … Read more
To cut lavender to replant, you take semi-ripe cuttings from a healthy plant in late summer and root them in well-draining soil. This simple propagation method lets you multiply your lavender for free, whether you want to fill a border, replace an old bush, or share plants with friends. If you’ve ever wondered … Read more
To cut lavender stems, use clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears and snip them just above a leaf node or set of leaves on the plant. This simple technique gives you beautiful stems for drying, arranging, or making sachets, and it also encourages your lavender bush to keep growing strong. If you’ve ever … Read more
You can cut lavender so it grows back by pruning it at the right time and in the right way. When you cut lavender properly, the plant responds by pushing out fresh green growth from the stems you trimmed. If you’ve been wondering how to cut lavender so it grows back bushier and … Read more
How to cut lavender for propagation starts with choosing the right stems at the right time. You can cut lavender for propagation from softwood, semi-hardwood, or hardwood stems, depending on the season. The goal is to take healthy cuttings that will root into new lavender plants. In this post, we’ll cover how … Read more
To cut lavender for cuttings, you’ll want to take softwood stem cuttings from a healthy plant in the morning during spring or early summer. This is when the plant’s growth hormones are at their peak. And the stems are still flexible enough to root quickly. If you’ve ever wondered how to cut … Read more
To cut lavender flowers for a vase, you want to harvest them at the right moment and in the right way so they stay fresh and fragrant for as long as possible. It’s not complicated, but timing and technique really do make a difference. If you’ve ever wondered how to cut lavender flowers … Read more
Cutting lavender back in the spring is one of the best things you can do to keep your plant healthy, full, and blooming like crazy. If you’ve ever wondered how to cut lavender back in the spring without killing it, you’re in the right place. The good news is that lavender actually loves … Read more
You can cut lavender back in the fall, but timing and technique matter more than most gardeners realize. If you’ve been wondering how to cut lavender back in the fall without killing your plant, you’re in the right place. Fall pruning is a bit different from spring pruning because your lavender is heading … Read more