Lavender adds fragrance, color, and structure to gardens, but pruning it at the wrong time can do more harm than good. This hardy herb thrives when pruned properly, and knowing when to cut makes all ...

Fall is unarguably associated with garden clean-up, with many gardeners using this time to cut back dead foliage and gather up shed leaves and branches strewn around the yard. However, you shouldn't ...

Purple lavender flower blooms on green stems - Elena Popova/Getty Images Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a wonderful, aromatic herb that can bring life to your garden and value to your kitchen.

If I were given the choice between venturing out into my yard in winter with my pruners or setting aside some time to tackle the task in late summer to fall, the latter would win by a landslide. Not ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lavender has been cultivated for centuries as a practical and pretty herb that’s used for everything from ...