Much of the research performed on lavender has been of poor design. Higher levels of research are needed to confirm the potential health benefits and uses of lavender. This article discusses the ...

While it will flourish without much care, one way to ensure a successful harvest is by growing lavender next to companion plants. Sowing lavender in tandem with other garden staples—like ...

Lavender is a timeless choice for any garden, and one of the best flowering container plants for privacy if you want to opt ...

For those keen on using eggshells as a natural feed for lavender plants, the process is surprisingly simple, but it requires meticulous cleanliness. Jean advised: "If you're going to use eggshells ...

While this method is more challenging than buying mature plants, four experts have advice to set home gardeners up for ...

As early as the first century AD, Greek botanist and physician Pedanius Dioscorides wrote about lavender's medicinal uses for indigestion and headache in his volumes on medicinal plants ...

To her surprise, her lavender plants flourished and now she is eager to share her secret with the world. By accidentally adding eggshells to the soil, Jean found a way to make a natural fertiliser.

Lavender thrives in full sunlight. Place your indoor plant in a sunny window where it can receive at least 6-8 hours of light per day Lavender is relatively pest-resistant but can be susceptible ...

Lavender plants are a beautiful addition to any garden, providing colour and a heady scent that also works as a pest deterrent. These easy-to-grow shrubs are a popular choice in British gardens as ...