Steven M You can bring a dead lavender plant back to life if the roots are still alive and the damage isn’t too far gone. Lavender is tough, but it’s also sensitive to certain conditions, so reviving it takes a bit of detective work. If you’ve been wondering how to bring a dead lavender plant … Read more
To best grow lavender, you need to mimic the sunny, dry, rocky conditions of its native Mediterranean home. It’s not a fussy plant, but it does have strong opinions about water, soil, and humidity. If you’ve ever wondered how to best grow lavender that comes back bigger and more fragrant every year, the … Read more
You can bake with fresh lavender by infusing it into sugar, butter, or milk and then adding that infusion to your favorite cakes, cookies, scones, and shortbread. Fresh lavender adds a delicate floral note that feels elegant and unexpected in home baking. It’s important to use culinary-grade lavender though, since not every variety … Read more
To arrange lavender in a vase, you simply cut the stems at an angle, strip the lower leaves, and place them in a clean vase filled with fresh water. That’s the short answer, but there’s a real art to making those purple blooms look like they came straight from a French countryside market. … Read more
To arrange lavender in a garden bed, you want to place it where it gets full sun and excellent drainage, because lavender hates wet feet. Whether you’re arranging lavender in a garden bed for the first time or redesigning an existing space, the goal is the same: give each plant room to breathe and … Read more
You can arrange dried lavender in so many ways, and each one brings a little calm and charm to your space. Whether you’ve just harvested your own bundles or bought a bag of dried buds, learning how to arrange dried lavender is easier than you think. In this post, we’ll look at how … Read more
To amend clay soil for lavender, you need to improve drainage and loosen the soil structure so the roots can breathe. Lavender hates wet feet, and clay soil holds onto water like a sponge, which is the number one reason lavender plants rot and die in heavy soil. If you’ve been asking how … Read more
To amend soil for lavender, you need to create the kind of lean, gritty, well-draining environment this Mediterranean herb craves. Lavender hates sitting in soggy, heavy soil, so the whole goal of amending is to improve drainage and lower fertility just enough. If you’ve been wondering how to amend soil for lavender the … Read more
Applying lavender oil for bed bugs is a popular natural remedy that many people turn to when they want to avoid harsh chemicals. Lavender oil won’t kill bed bugs instantly, but it can help repel them and make your environment less inviting for these pests. If you’ve been searching for a gentle way … Read more
You can air dry lavender by cutting it at the right time and hanging it upside down in a cool, dark, and dry spot with good airflow. If you’ve been wondering how to air dry lavender so it keeps its color and that calming scent for months, you’re in the right place. Learning … Read more