It is easy and rewarding to plant and grow lavender. Lavender is a fragrant, low-maintenance flowering plant that thrives in sunny, well-drained areas. A member of the mint family, lavender has been used for centuries in sachets, potpourris, and perfumes. But this versatile herb is more than just a pretty addition to your garden—it also has culinary, medicinal, and cleaning applications.
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What is Lavender?
Lavender is a beautiful, fragrant herb that can add a touch of elegance to any garden. If you’re considering planting lavender in your garden, here’s what you need to know.
Lavender is a relatively easy plant to grow, but there are a few things you need to do to ensure that your plants thrive. First, you need to choose the right location for your plants. Lavender prefers full sun and well-drained soil. If you have heavy clay soil, consider planting your lavender in raised beds or mounds to ensure good drainage.
Once you’ve chosen the perfect location, it’s time to prepare the soil. Lavender doesn’t like competition from other plants, so removing all weeds and grass from the planting area is essential. You should also add some organic matter to the soil to help improve drainage and promote root growth.
Once the soil is ready, you can finally plant your lavender plants. Space them 18-24 inches apart, and water them deeply after planting.
Now that your lavender plants are in the ground, all that’s left to do is give them the occasional deep watering and wait for them to bloom. With some care, your lavender plants will thrive and provide you with years of enjoyment.

How to Plant Lavender
Lavender is one of the most versatile herbs. It can be used as a natural dye for cooking in potpourris, sachets, and so much more. And it’s easy to grow!
If you’re thinking about adding lavender to your garden, here’s what you need to know about how to plant and grow lavender.
Lavender is a Mediterranean herb that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It’s drought tolerant and doesn’t like wet feet, so make sure you plant it in a spot that doesn’t stay soggy after a rainstorm.
When you’re ready to plant, dig a hole twice as wide as the lavender plant’s root ball and just as deep. Remove the plant from its pot and loosen any tangled roots before planting. Place the plant in the hole so that the top of the root ball is level with the surrounding soil, and then backfill the hole with soil. Tamp down lightly and water well.
Lavender is a low-maintenance herb that needs regular watering—especially when it’s first established. Water your lavender plants deeply once a week (or more often if they’re in a pot or extremely hot and dry). Cut back on watering during the fall to encourage dormancy.
Lavender blooms on new growth so that you can prune it anytime between late spring and early summer. Leave at least 4 inches of growth so the plant has enough leaves to produce food for next year’s blooms.
Now that you know how to plant and grow lavender, all you can do is enjoy its beautiful flowers and wonderful fragrance!
How to Grow Lavender
Lavender is a beautiful and fragrant herb that can be used in various ways. Growing lavender is not tricky, but there are a few things to remember to ensure success.
Lavender prefers a sunny location with well-drained soil. If soil is heavy or clay-like, amend with sand or perlite to improve drainage. Lavender also does not like to sit in wet soil, so ensure your planting area is not susceptible to flooding or puddles.
When planting lavender, space plants about 18 inches apart to allow for good air circulation. Once established, lavender is somewhat drought tolerant, but during the first growing season, water regularly to keep the soil moist (but not soggy).
Lavender does not require fertilization, but you can give it a light feeding in early spring if desired.
To encourage bushier growth, pinch back the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer.
Lavender blooms from late spring through early summer. Flower spikes can be cut and dried. To dry lavender, cut flower spikes when about two-thirds of the flowers on the spike are open. Bundle several stems together and hang upside down in a cool, dark place until completely dry. Once dry, the flowers can be removed from the stems and used as desired.

How to Harvest Lavender
Harvesting lavender is a simple process that can be done by hand or machine. The main thing to remember is to cut the stem at the base of the plant, just above where new growth begins. This will ensure that your plant continues to produce new stems and flowers.
If you are using a machine, set the blade to just above ground level and ensure it is sharp. This will help you to avoid damaging the plant. Go over the area slowly and carefully so you don’t miss any stems.
Once you have cut all the stems, tie them together in bunches and hang them upside down in a cool, dark place. This will allow the lavender to dry out completely and preserve its color and fragrance.
Conclusion
Lavender is a beautiful and fragrant herb that can quickly grow in your home garden. With some care, you can have a thriving lavender plant that will provide fresh blooms all summer. When planting lavender, choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-drained soil. Lavender does not like to sit in wet soil, so be sure to amend your soil with sand or gravel if it is heavy and clay-like. Once your lavender is planted, water it well and let the soil dry out completely before watering again. Lavender is a drought-tolerant plant that does not need much water to thrive.
Be sure to fertilize your lavender plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. When harvesting lavender, cut the stems early in the morning when the flowers start opening. Hang the stems upside down in a cool, dark place to dry. Once the lavender is completely dry, you can strip the leaves and flowers from the stems and store them in an airtight container. Enjoy the fresh scent of lavender all year long by growing your lavender plant!
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