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Not only is lavender one of our favourite fragrant plants but it is also one of the most beautiful, particularly if you’re looking to add a pop of colour to your garden or outdoor space. However, you ...

With its soothing smell, calming color, and yes, distinctly floral taste (use it wisely, folks), it’s easy to see why lavender is one of the most popular plants in homes, gardens, and restaurants.

Add fragrance and beauty to a sunny spot by growing lavender in pots. Lavender thrives in containers with well-draining soil and adequate sunlight. Overwatering is a common issue; instead, water when ...

If you’re not able to jet off to Provence this summer to tour the lavender fields, why not grow your own? This Mediterranean herb has been cultivated for thousands of years for both medicinal 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 renowned for its dreamy fragrance and romantic aesthetic. It’s stunning when planted in large swaths, and it’s easy to dry for bouquets or sachets. (Oh, and it doesn’t hurt that ...

Of all the flowers in the garden, lavender is probably one of the most popular and easily recognized for its beautiful purple spiked blossoms and aromatic fragrance. Native to the dry slopes that ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. I am trying to get advice on the best lavender to grow in our humid New ...