Experts recommend harvesting lavender right when its buds are starting to open, as this is when the plant's oils are the most concentrated. "Cut the entire flower stems," says Pollak. "To dry, bundle ...

Lavender is not native to Sonoma County but is well-suited to our climate, requiring little water and attracting bees. Deer ...

Lavender plants are best propagated by softwood cuttings, which you can take in spring. You can also propagate via hardwood cuttings that are available in the fall. Here's how to propagate ...

Though it's a robust and hardy herb once planted, this plant is notoriously difficult to plant from seed. Here's how to get ...

For lavender, bypass secateurs are the go-to. Once you've got your clean and sharp secateurs prepared, you'll want to prune the plant bit by bit. Sarah advised: “Cut back about one-third of the ...

Lavender is one of those iconic herbaceous perennial plants which oozes charm and beauty. However, for them to do so, they need to be pruned "the right way", claim gardening experts.

Avens, also called geum, have striking, small flowers in brilliant colors ranging from orange to yellow and red. These ...

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