Lavender is a fragrant Mediterranean shrub that can decorate the garden for years when it is planted in a sunny, well-drained spot and pruned regularly. Lavender is durable and fairly easy to maintain, and in the garden it becomes a real eye-catcher. Annual pruning helps keep the plant compact and prevents it from becoming woody too quickly.
Lavender in the Garden: The First Cut
When cutting lavender in the garden for the first time, consider when it was planted. If you planted lavender in spring this year, wait until after flowering in late summer before giving it a light trim.
Established lavender can be tidied in spring if winter has left damaged or untidy growth, but avoid cutting into old woody stems. Lavender is often paired with roses; careful pruning helps both plants keep their shape and bloom well in the same border.
Lavender in the Garden: The Second Cut
The main annual trim is usually done in late summer, after flowering has finished. By then, lavender in the garden has already faded. Remove the spent flower stalks and a little leafy growth, keeping the cut above the woody base. In most garden soils, lavender needs little feeding; good drainage is more important for helping it through winter.
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