Lavender naturally has a soft, silvery-green hue, so when foliage starts turning noticeably gray, it can be difficult to tell whether the plant is healthy or heading toward decline. This is one of...
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How to Care for Rosemary in Pots (What Actually Works Long-Term)
Rosemary is a gorgeous Mediterranean herb that grows very well in pots when you understand their preferred conditions. However, if this is your first time growing them, then you need to know what...
Rosemary turning brown and crispy is a very common problem. Rosemary is a tough, drought-resistant plant that is low maintenance once you understand the conditions in which it grows in its native...
English lavender flowers! In my experience, most people think lavender flowering is mostly down to the seasons. Some years it can bloom beautifully. Other years, it can produce lots of healthy...
How to Care for Lavender in Pots (What Actually Works Long-Term)
Lavender has a reputation for being relatively easy to grow. And in some ways, it is, once you understand it and its Mediterranean growing preferences. But growing lavender in pots can be very...
Many decades ago, when the first time my lavender started drooping, I assumed it was thirsty. That felt logical, right as my other drooping plants usually want water. So I watered it… and then...