Lavender is a fragrant and beautiful flower that is used in perfumery and cooking. In this article, you will learn how to grow lavender right in your garden.
Lavender care
When planting lavender cuttings, you can be sure that they will quickly take root in the soil. It is enough to place the cutting in open ground, deepening it, cover it with a film on top and carry out regular watering. After a couple of weeks, rooted cuttings are dug up and planted in a permanent place.
Place
Lavender does not tolerate close groundwater, so it must be planted in high beds or flower beds.
The soil
Lavender loves loose, light, fertile, well-drained soils with a neutral reaction environment. It will not grow on heavy clay and acidic soil.
Pruning
Lavender requires pruning to ensure good flowering and prevent woodiness. For best results, prune lavender twice a year - once in the spring and again in late summer. If you take good care of lavender, it can grow up to 5 years.
In the garden in one place, lavender bushes can grow up to 40 years if they are pruned correctly.
