Because it is a Mediterranean herb, lavender thrives in poor, dry soils. I often get asked, does it need fertilizer? The short answer is probably not. But depending on your specific growing conditions ...

Person holding a large bouquet of lavender flowers. - Ekaterina Savyolova/Getty Images Lavender (Lavendula spp.), a remarkably versatile plant, is used in the kitchen, as an ingredient in essential ...

"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 ...

Lavender (Lavendula spp.), a remarkably versatile plant, is used in the kitchen, as an ingredient in essential oils and sachets, and as a sleep aid or anxiety reducer among other things. English ...