Few flowers give such good return as lavender. The edible flowers, which look and smell beautiful in bloom, can be cooked into intriguing desserts and main dishes. The plant itself, be it green or ...

•Most azaleas are in full bloom now. If yours have wayward branches that require pruning or you want to bring down the height, now's the time to do it. You'll get the bonus of blooms that will last a ...

Lavender growing in pots along a path - Westend61/Getty Images Can't get enough lavender? Since lavender (Lavandula spp.) is a perennial, you may be thinking about dividing it, as you would other ...

I’m always interested in unexpected ideas for cooking with the herbs and flowers in my garden. If you’ve kept up with my column over the years, you’ve seen recipes such as mint pesto, lemon balm ...

Light is the most vital factor when choosing a location to grow lavender in pots. Lavender needs at least six to eight hours ...

Lavender is a popular perennial plant that can add fragrance and beauty to your yard or container gardens. However, before you add this herb to your yard or keep a potted lavender in your home, it’s ...

It may be the oldest herb in cultivation, its use chronicled in ancient Egyptian texts. Later it became a staple of ancient Greeks, and then the Romans, who made it their choice for adding to communal ...

The deep freeze of early winter has left my lavender plant truly bedraggled. The slender gray leaves are drooping, and some of the lower ones are black. It’s a reminder that lavenders have a difficult ...

To get lavender ready for winter, avoid heavy pruning and cut back on watering. If you plan to move lavender container plants indoors, ensure they receive sunlight. Garden lavender plants can be ...