Lavender will grow in mildly acidic soils from pH 6.5 but they much prefer to be in alkaline soils up to pH 8. This replicates the lavender's natural soil conditions in the Mediterranean where they...
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Whether or not French lavender survives winter depends on your climate. French lavender is not cold hardy (USDA zones 7-9) so it will not survive winter in climates that experience frost, snow, ice,...
The reason your lavender in a pot is dying is usually because: Lavender has been planted in the wrong type of pot. Lavender pots need to have drainage holes in the base and measure 16 inches...
The ideal soil mix for lavender in pots and containers is 30% coarse sand or gravel to 70% organic compost or potting soil. Add a tablespoon of garden lime to the mix to raise the pH so that it is...
The reason lavender doesn't smell is usually because either it is not receiving enough sunlight or it is planted in soil that is too fertile. Lavenders need full sun and low to medium fertility soil...
Whether your potted lavender survives winter depends on the species of Lavender. English Lavenders will survive winter in pots and tolerate frosts and cold weather, whereas French and Spanish...