There is a natural and very effective way to give your garden a boost without having to resort to chemicals, which is to grow ...

AS the weather begins to warm up you might notice more flies finding their way into your home. Although they’re harmless for the most part, they can be a total nightmare to get rid of once ...

Do mosquito-repellent plants really work? Buzzing past your ear as you lounge on the patio, leaving welts on your kids’ ...

Sedum, thyme, euphorbia, agave suit gravel gardens for easy beauty. ...

Growing lavender plants in your garden can be immensely rewarding: gorgeous flowers in spring, with that heavenly scent ...

But whatever you do, ensure you use a pair of the best pruning shears with a sharp blade to give a clean, healthy cut. De ...

The simple answer to all of the above, strange as it may sound, is that pinching out, pruning, and cutting back are all tried ...

Lavender is a popular plant amongst gardeners as not only is it beautiful and fragrant, but can be incredibly easy to grow as ...

2. Remove unwanted growth He suggests giving the plant an annual prune for the best defence against lavender becoming woody over time, advising: “Prune plants back by one-third of their height ...

Several years ago, the UC Master Gardeners of Napa County hosted a speaker who recommended planting lavender (and other herbs ...

If you're growing French lavender, add some grit to improve drainage. Water your plants in the ground regularly until they're well established. Plants in their second year will need less watering.

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