Jessica Mercer of Plant ... fragrant shrub, suggesting the compact and disease-resistant 'Silver Anouk' Spanish variety, which has dark violet blooms. She also suggests 'Phenomenal' French ...

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Although he explains that some woodiness is expected as lavender ages, it will affect the blooms and health of the plant. The good news is that woody lavender can be revived through pruning.

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Doing this ensures the plant will "keep flowering in dribs and drabs throughout the summer". You should never hard prune a lavender plant, as they don't cope well with it. As a general rule of ...

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As the cold winter departs and spring brings a fresh new bloom of nature, the plant experts at Ashridge have revealed some essential tips and tricks to grow beautiful lavender plants in your home.

As the cold winter departs and spring brings a fresh new bloom of nature, the plant experts ... planting your lavender near large plants and trees to minimise the chance of them being covered in ...

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An exotic plant is expected to bloom for the first time in 12 years at a National Trust property in Devon. Staff at Overbeck's Garden, near Salcombe, said they believed the 12ft (3.65m) tall puya - a ...

As the cold winter departs and spring brings a fresh new bloom of nature, the plant experts ... planting your lavender near large plants and trees to minimise the chance of them being covered in ...