Prune lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) lightly after bloom, while deferring moderate pruning until spring. (Jacquelyne S. Collins) We're well into fall and the questions keep coming. Get answers from ...

'We find the best time to prune lavender is fall, well before the first frosts come,' says Stephen. 'This allows the plant to focus on transitioning into winter dormancy once flowering has finished.

Lavender plants are a great addition to the garden: they are easy to grow and last for years! But when incorrectly pruned, they can become woody, unruly, and much more challenging to care for. So, ...

Lavender is a semi-shrub, or subshrub, a plant that looks like a perennial because most of its growth is soft and green, but its older base stems turn into wood. At the center of the mounded ...

Lavenders, with their delightful scent and ability to brighten any garden, are relatively straightforward to care for, provided you prune them at the right time. Pruning lavender is crucial to stop it ...

Q. I have several lavender bushes that are looking woody and ragged. I have not pruned them before. What can you tell me about pruning lavender so my shrubs will bloom and look good this summer? A.

I used to hang bird feeders in my garden, but I was forced to remove them because, to my surprise and consternation, they were attracting rats. Even though my garden provided a wide variety of plants ...

Lavender remains a garden favourite thanks to its stunning blooms and soothing fragrance, and it's relatively straightforward to maintain provided you prune it at the correct time. Trimming back ...

There are many plants which can be pruned in September and autumn, and it’s a way of closing the garden for winter. Lavender plants need to be pruned at the end of summer in order to ensure they grow ...

Lavender flourishes in bright sunshine and needs well-draining soil to prosper. The plants battle in shadowy spots or cold conditions, which means they can face challenges in Britain's unpredictable ...