'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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Colorful flowering lavender. - weha/Shutterstock If winter has you worried about your lavender (Lavandula spp.), a smart fall trim ...

Light fall pruning keeps lavender neat, healthy, and less prone to winter injury. Never cut more than one-third of new growth or prune too late in fall. Avoid cutting woody stems since lavender won’t ...

Besides its many uses in cooking, a lavender plant adds fragrance and color wherever it's planted—along a path, beside a patio, or in a pot on your back deck—thanks to a long blooming season. The ...

Fall is here and we’re still gardening. You may have questions. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you live. A photo is very helpful. Q: I’m ...

Lavender is an absolute classic in the garden. However, it does not always want to bloom as lush and magnificent as gardeners ...

Lavender will go leggy and wild without proper care after the last flowering season. Gardeners have one last chance to ...

Across the UK, neglected lavender is turning woody just as spring growth begins. This brief last‑chance prune could decide ...

Lavender is a plant most everyone loves. Whether it’s the purple flowers, the fragrance, or even the images of a lavender harvest in French lavender fields, lavender is a loved plant. It’s also a ...