As well as the type and climate, another key aspect of whether you can plant lavender in the fall is your soil type. Lavender needs well-draining soil and dislikes sitting with wet roots for long ...

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 ...

At a glance, lavender (Lavandula spp.) might seem like a simple enough flower to grow because it doesn't require much maintenance. However, before planting lavender, you should know that there's at ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lavender has been cultivated for centuries as a practical and pretty herb that’s used for everything from ...

Not all the flowering shrubs and vines that number on gardeners' favorites lists are a good option for beginner growers. They ...

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 ...