Learning how to prune lavender can keep it from becoming overgrown, leggy and less abundant. “Annual pruning will improve flowering and prevent lavender becoming woody,” plant expert Sarah Raven told ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cutting lavender Deadheading lavender is a task that is not always seen as essential, but it does offer great benefits. It can ...

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 ...

If they are planted in the right place and given the right care, lavender bushes can last for years, but they are quick to fail if they are not happy. With its grey-green leaves, striking pink and ...

Autumn is a busy season in the pruning calendar, the perfect time to remove old growth and to get plants into shape. Many plants that have played a big role in creating a gorgeous summer garden will ...

It’s at this time of year, when early perennials are spent, shrubs seem to have gone out of shape and hedges are looking wayward, that you may feel the urge to give your secateurs and shears an airing ...