English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a dreamy perennial plant that evokes hazy summer afternoons lounging in a cosy cottage garden. Native to the Mediterranean (not England, as you might ...

If you had to choose only one herb to put in your garden, you could do a lot worse than lavender. This gorgeous, fragrant and pollinator-attracting plant manages to check nearly every box in a ...

If you're looking to enhance lavender yields next year, there's one key task that every gardener should be doing, with an ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lavender is one of the most beloved floral fragrances. Its herbal scent is soothing and fresh, soft and ...

Lavender has enchanted gardeners for millennia with its silver-gray foliage and purple flower spikes. From ancient Roman bathing rituals (the name derives from the Latin lavare, meaning to wash) to ...

Lavender is more than just a nice scent. The lavender plant is used for everything from bug repellent to cookie recipes. And now you can learn to grow it at home. North Fulton Master Gardeners and ...

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 ...

In my humble opinion, lavender is one of the most amazing plants in the world. It can be tough and soft, fragrant and versatile, healing and tasty. It has an amazingly long history; Egyptians used it ...

Understanding companion plants is essential to maximize your herb garden. This herb common in Mediterranean cuisine is a ...

If there's one plant we can't get enough of, it's lavender. This beauty has got it all — signature fragrance, striking foliage and more uses than almost any garden-variety plant. The leaves and flower ...

Lavender is one of the most beloved floral fragrances. Its herbal scent is soothing and fresh, soft and sweet, with subtle woody undertones. Lavender is commonly used in everything from scented ...