lavender is sometimes a little too enticing. This means the plant often falls victim to munching by local wildlife, including rabbits, who love it as a favorite snack. Often lavender plants don't ...

Showy, deeply cut, gray-green, basilar, fernlike leaves make up the base of the plant from which rises a tan- to reddish-brown leafless arching stem bearing a row of fragrant white pantaloon ...

Using materials like straw, leaves, or wood chips, apply a 1 to 3-inch layer of mulch around your plant to better protect it ...

If nutritious food and a refreshing floral fragrance make you happy, a garden of dandelions and lavender is for you. To help you in this quest, I suggest two recently published books ...

Indeed, the Latin ‘lavare’ - ‘to wash’ is said to be the origin of our ‘lavender’. I expect that unlike Elizabeth Tudor you don’t need the plant’s cleansing properties, but want to ...

Plus, many studies have found that the scent of lavender relieves stress. It's all pretty impressive for such a lovely little plant ... dentata), which is not as fragrant and not used as often ...

So far, this spring has been good for blooming trees and shrubs. One that comes to mind is Saucer Magnolia. This lavender-blooming ... an even better reason to plant Fothergilla as bright ...

This documentary examines the life and work of Poet Laureate, two-time Pulitzer Prize winner, and environmental activist W.S. Merwin. His tangible actions to nurture his surrounding environment go ...

Day 3 of Plant Madness, sponsored by Al's Garden and Home continues. The second to last of the round one match ups in the annual region features Lavender versus the Wallflower. Tune in to Everyday ...

The decision by a Massachusetts solar company to abandon plans to build a $1.4 billion U.S. factory highlights the risks amid a flood of Chinese clean energy exports. The step follows an ...

As the cold winter departs and spring brings a fresh new bloom of nature, the plant experts at Ashridge have revealed some essential tips and tricks to grow beautiful lavender plants in your home.