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Do this spring task every year to keep your lavender stems 'lush and green'
If you want your lavender plants to stay lush and green while minimising woodiness, then there is one task you need to complete each year, gardening …
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Keep Your Lavender Lush: Expert Pruning Tips
Keep Your Lavender Lush: Expert Tips for Pruning and Care Many gardeners love the fragrant beauty of lavender, but over time, these plants can become woody and spindly, losing their vibrant appearance. Michael, a gardening expert and Dobbies Brand Ambassador from the UK, offers simple solutions in a recent video. He explains that the key to maintaining lush lavender lies in regular pruning. "Lavender can last for 10 to 15 years," he says, "but will become more woody as it matures. If you don't prune it every year, the rate at which it becomes woody will increase." The video demonstrates a simple pruning technique, showing viewers how to trim their lavender plants to encourage new growth and vibrant blooms. Choosing the right variety for your region is also crucial. Michael recommends frost-hardy varieties like Lavender Hidcote for areas with colder climates. By following these simple steps, gardeners can ensure their lavender plants thrive for years to come, maintaining their beauty and fragrance.
