Lavender | A plant by Meg on Greg

Lavender | A plant by Meg on Greg

Additional Care Tips for Lavender

Lavender is a versatile and low-maintenance plant that thrives in a variety of garden settings. Here are some key tips to ensure your lavender remains healthy and vibrant:

1. Proper Sunlight

Lavender loves the sun and should be planted in an area that receives full sunlight for at least 6 to 8 hours a day. Adequate sunlight helps in the robust growth and flowering of the plant.

2. Ideal Soil

Ensure your lavender is planted in well-draining soil. Lavenders do not like their roots to be wet. A slightly alkaline soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5 is ideal. Consider adding lime to acidic soils to achieve the desired pH levels.

3. Watering Schedule

Water the lavender sparingly. Overwatering can lead to root rot. It’s best to let the soil dry out between waterings. During the growing season, a deep watering every 2-3 weeks is sufficient, especially if there has been no rainfall.

4. Pruning and Harvesting

Regular pruning helps maintain the shape and encourages new growth. Prune back the plant in late summer after the flowering season is over. Harvest the lavender stems just before the flowers fully open for the best fragrance.

5. Winter Care

Lavender is hardy but may need some protection in severe winter conditions. Mulching around the base can help to protect the roots from freezing. In extremely cold areas, pots can be brought indoors.

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Site Preparation

Proper site preparation is a good investment in the long-term health of woody ornamental plants. The work put into preparing the site can significantly improve root growth, leading to a healthy plant, resistant to stresses that might otherwise create problems. Based on recommendations from soil test results, add amendments and address fertility issues to improve soil prior to planting.

If the existing soil is compacted and poorly drained, tilling or digging to improve aeration and drainage is essential for satisfactory plant growth. If deep tilling or ripping is necessary to eliminate a hardpan that was formed below the soil surface during construction, consider hiring a professional with appropriate equipment. If drainage is a problem, consider installing a drain tile system to evacuate excess water or creating raised beds.

Rather than creating individual planting holes, prepare the entire bed when possible. When preparing the bed, incorporate 1 inch to 3 inches of organic matter, such as compost, into the top 12 inches of soil. Ensure that the organic matter is well composted or aged.

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