'We find the best time to prune lavender is fall, well before the first frosts come,' says Stephen. 'This allows the plant to focus on transitioning into winter dormancy once flowering has finished.

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 ...

Light fall pruning keeps lavender neat, healthy, and less prone to winter injury. Never cut more than one-third of new growth or prune too late in fall. Avoid cutting woody stems since lavender won’t ...

Learning how to prune lavender can keep it from becoming overgrown, leggy and less abundant. “Annual pruning will improve flowering and prevent lavender becoming woody,” plant expert Sarah Raven told ...

Lavender remains a garden favourite thanks to its stunning blooms and soothing fragrance, and proves remarkably straightforward to maintain provided it receives proper pruning at the correct time.

Lavender is a plant most everyone loves. Whether it’s the purple flowers, the fragrance, or even the images of a lavender harvest in French lavender fields, lavender is a loved plant. It’s also a ...