For many of us gardeners, mid-August is when our fall thinking caps come on and we start to make plans for putting the garden to bed and adding colder season interest to the yard. But, there is one ...

Lavender is a beautiful, fragrant flower with many uses, including keeping mosquitoes away from your patio. But getting the best results from these purple blooms requires care that goes beyond ...

The end of summer may seem like a slow time in the garden as heat stresses plants, bloom production begins to reduce, and growth begins to slow, but it’s the perfect time for some maintenance. There ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Blooming lavender plant in a garden - Panmaule/Getty Images Knowing how to grow lavender isn't just about growing the most flowers ...

May presents a key window for lavender care. Gentle tip trimming encourages bushier growth. Reduce watering as lavender prefers dry soil. Avoid fertilizer to boost blooms. Clear weeds for better ...