I just rescued a few overwatered lavendar plants from Walmart clearance, $1, and they are doing great!
@bereasonable8018
6 ай бұрын
I have a couple of Walmart English lavender too. I don’t know which variety of English lavender they are and didn’t know to prune in the fall. I’m in Zone 7a. Should I prune it back now as the plant is starting to show new growth or wait until it flowers
@eb1684
5 ай бұрын
@@bereasonable8018 Wait until it is all done flowering.
@elisabethjones4917
5 ай бұрын
Jelly!!!!
@paulagardner3218
6 ай бұрын
In eastern Washington, once the plants are established, they need little to no care, but they do need supplemental water occasionally. And they will reward you with seedlings. Soooo many seedlings....
@ourgeorgiasuburbanhomestea6309
Жыл бұрын
Luke, do you use your lavender in cooking? I do... I do a roasted duck with lavender! And a mustard-lavender crusted fish as well with lavender-honey-butter drizzle over potatoes and asparagus.
@DDGLJ
Жыл бұрын
I put it in my Earl Grey tea.
@ourgeorgiasuburbanhomestea6309
Жыл бұрын
@@DDGLJ if you bake try adding it to sugar cookie dough with a bit of lemon juice or zest.
@okami3186
Жыл бұрын
Sounds fancy and appetizing. For some reason, I had a feeling of perfume & soap in my tastebuds after reading this. I like the smell, but Lavendar is definitely an acquired taste for me!
@DDGLJ
Жыл бұрын
@@okami3186 Yes, I think it goes well with Earl Grey because the bergamot offsets it. It was a special blend I first tried in a tea shop, would not have thought of it myself because of the perfume association.
@ourgeorgiasuburbanhomestea6309
Жыл бұрын
@@okami3186 it is a treat for the senses
@karantha333
Жыл бұрын
This is a great video, lots of info i never realized. I've always had lavender in my flower beds, and i harvest it every year. I had a french hybrid (I think Provance?) a few years ago and it was really strange. It smelled sort of like lavender, but there was a distinct undeetone of blueberries. I had to make sure not to mix it in with the regular lavender i dried and saved.
@jeannet9592
Жыл бұрын
Excellent advice! Thank you!
@Pino18mv
11 ай бұрын
Have you any tips for lavender in a Pot? Does the Pot needs to be more deep or wide? I got the problem that my lavender dies cause of to much or to less water. So the Pot has to really big i guess.
@lynndietz490
4 ай бұрын
In the winter in Northern Ky it all dies back so it can be cut then.
@flashesoflightandshadow9825
2 ай бұрын
Its been over raining here, thank you, now I know whats going on
@AMAOG78191
Жыл бұрын
What variety would work in zone 9b?
@VeonySyndrome
Күн бұрын
I have mexican lavender in 10b
@toshatrollwarrior
8 ай бұрын
Can u propagate the cutting when trimming it back?
@michellejacobi386
7 ай бұрын
Is it okay to prune them in winter or early spring?
@timothygoh7395
3 ай бұрын
I am not an English native speaker, why is " trifecta" as you said you fertilize before frost? Is it another fertilizer?
@happykillmore349
4 ай бұрын
Picking a variety for your zone is more important than picking one you think will get big, without considering environment
@hollysalter5958
Жыл бұрын
Are all lavender varieties okay to prune back by 1/3? I vaguely remember reading something about not cutting into the woody part.
@Brodmann312
Жыл бұрын
If you want to maintain a uniform, rounded plant, cutting into the woody part is often necessary. I grow 5 different varieties and chop them all way back each spring.
@BELLCHUB
6 ай бұрын
@Brodmann312 do you cut back in early spring? Like end of March?
@DonnaFerguson-bd8zn
Жыл бұрын
Super Thrive 4 0z bottle is the best
@GHOSTVR_1299
4 ай бұрын
Alr know I knoe
@annajean-nanaarbogast2487
Жыл бұрын
Where are you located?
@natureselement7588
7 ай бұрын
Harvesting???? Cause I wanna dry the flower part and allow it to keep going.
@jpage1331
Жыл бұрын
Mine died 😢
@eileenredfern8364
Жыл бұрын
I water my lavender often and now I know why I’ve had so many issues. Thank you Luke for this important information.
@larrabeejl
7 ай бұрын
Well that makes a lot more sense why mine is looking bad.
@seedy-waney-bonnie4906
Жыл бұрын
Rub Lavender Oil on your legs and shoes will help keep ticks away.
@jenniferjohnston4300
3 ай бұрын
I use lavender essential oil in a spray that deters cats from using my garden beds as their litter box. (Orange and lemon are the other 2).
@shineon651
Ай бұрын
Add cinnamon essential oil and vanilla to that and you’ll be amazed at its additional efficiency.
@J.J.13
6 ай бұрын
We bought a house, it had old lavender bushes, huge, totally woody base, new growth on the top, below it looks like a small tree 😂 - but the bushes are full of beautiful flowers, every year for 3 years in a row now, they are lushes, the bees love them and they look very good, just wonderful, everyone compliments them ❤. I do maintain them now, but just the top part, the woody part is like it is, there is nothing more to do, but as I said, they really look good nevertheless. We planted also 2 new bushes last year, they are still very small and we will maintain them in this way. But the old ones we will also keep, because they are in fact gorgeuos.
@HappyGoLucky70
7 ай бұрын
Well, now I know what I did. I completely overwatered. I will try again. Very informative!
@originalwoolydragon8387
Жыл бұрын
I have the best luck with Phenomenal lavender in east TN zone 7a. It withstands our hot, humid summers well.
@ourgeorgiasuburbanhomestea6309
Жыл бұрын
That's the cultivar that works best for me here N. Georgia
@toshatrollwarrior
8 ай бұрын
Great to hear! I’m in 7b
@sandraland1606
7 ай бұрын
Same here in Southeastern PA, it is PHENOMENAL!
@valerieelfering692
7 ай бұрын
Same. I'm in W. TN 7a and it does well here too.
@vlunceford
5 ай бұрын
Phenomenal does grow beautifully in NW Georgia, zone 8a (formerly 7b).
@BouncingFaces
Жыл бұрын
Funnily enough, we had a lavender plant which grew old and had dead wood. I watered it, hoping to revive it, and was pleasantly surprised when it came back to life. Don't ask me why or how. I guess it just wanted to live.
@sallyazzato3481
Жыл бұрын
Do you take cuttings from it? Do you have a video on that?
@MynewTennesseeHome
Жыл бұрын
I've been growing my lavender in the holes of concrete blocks. I have four plants that are over 4 yrs old. I harvest the flower stems and then prune out 1/3-1/2 of the 2 yr old branches
@gblyndensrandomreviews
Жыл бұрын
Good stuff Luke! My little Lavender plant is the only thing that drove off rabbits, so I want some huge lavender for next year to protect my peas 👊🏻💥👊🏻
@charlottesmom
Жыл бұрын
I had 4 beautiful lavender plants about 3 years old all were doing fabulous and right about to bloom. We had new windows and siding put on on our house and the workers stomped all over my plants even though I had blocked them off with a temporary fence. 3 are now dead one is recovering slowly, I am sooooooo pissed!! 😫
@FireSilver25
6 ай бұрын
Omg I hope you got a partial refund!!!! How heartbreaking 😢
@jeannamcgregor9967
Жыл бұрын
I'm growing lavender without watering here in CA...we don't get rain between May and October. That's what it's evolved to do! It is mulched, though.
@misfitkrew2144
Жыл бұрын
Yep my lavender is on year 3 in zone 10b zero rain. Just water once every two weeks. I harvest it daily.
@BootsandBountyHomestead
Жыл бұрын
Yeah...mine dies every year!!! I buy the plant every year and within 3 months, it's brown. Idk, I give up 😂 I can grow everything else in my 3500 sqft garden space, just never lavender, in 2 different homesteads now, neither one! Thanks for this, Luke!
@johntravers2321
6 ай бұрын
He just gave you all you need to know to make it a great plant, why would you just give up?
@hanzifaction
Жыл бұрын
Great video! I always knew lavender liked it dry but not that dry. Also interesting they prefer fertile soil
@debichats8634
Жыл бұрын
SO, now I know how to take care of lavender! It’s my favorite plant/herb/flower and I’ve not been able to keep it alive over one spring/summer/fall! THANK YOU! I ordered Munstead from you recently and will have it ready to be planted next spring! I thought I’d kill it if I trimmed the woody parts….sigh! Another wonderful video for me to watch! Thank you Luke!❤
@ritalayman9396
6 ай бұрын
What about sun? Is there a lavender for 5 hours of sun.
@Mskatie1357
4 ай бұрын
Lace leaf lavender does well in less sun
@brianmoore4299
Жыл бұрын
Glad I watched this. I gave up trying to grow lavender because it always died on me. I now know why. Over watered. I like the smell of lavender so after this video I'll try one more time. Ill put it in a container and keep it separate from the other plants. Ill have to teach myself how often to water. Worth a try. Thanks Luke. What about starting seeds? Do you just let the seed tray go dry before rewatering each time?
@madammazon2942
Жыл бұрын
I bought a little lavender plant this year to go along my fence line. The plan is to set and mostly forget. I'm glad to know I'm on the right track as long as I give it a bit of attention when it needs it! I'm looking forward to smelling the flowers next year!!
@robertawestbrooks9531
5 ай бұрын
I am new at lavender, hope mine grows as great as yours ❤
@tammipineda4121
Жыл бұрын
I never knew lavender did not like water!! Well that explains why I have always killed my lavender plants!! Thank you for the great advice!
@Sxyz_
8 ай бұрын
We never had problems growing Lavender. We put it into clay soil, no fertilizing, no watering, just a little pruning... and it looks great even after we once had -18 °C in winter.
@kristinpothast
7 ай бұрын
What variety of lavender did you plant? It sounds like I have the same growing conditions as you.
@Sxyz_
7 ай бұрын
@@kristinpothast I don't know, sorry. My mother planted them 10 or 15 years ago.
@SylviaHubbard
Жыл бұрын
i'm in detroit and i really think it's the area, because i can't grow lavender for the life of me here. do you make house calls? LOL
@dalegaa4094
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips on how to increase winter hardiness which has always been a problem here in upstate NY.
@lydia723
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Luke . It’s always good to learn something. I’ve been gardening for 65 years (mostly in Mi ,now Ga)& can still learn something from you .The lavender tips were very beneficial.‼️
@gabriellec5962
Жыл бұрын
Trying my luck again this year with it. Thanks Luke! I’ve definitely been overwatering.
@valjalava1951
Жыл бұрын
Great video ,yes I never water my lavender I live inVancouver BC Canada and we get enough rain thanks for sharing
@SarahJacobs-nb3lw
6 ай бұрын
Lavender always dies every time I'm near it,
@joesqudy
Жыл бұрын
Great info. After I saw your harvest the other day, I really wanted to begin growing lavender. Your video is timely as always. Thank you Luke. Can’t wait to get started. ❌⭕️🙏🏽♥️
@barefootgardens22
Жыл бұрын
Crazy story.. I bought a lavender plant this year. I picked it up in its original pot which was in an empty bed. I was hoping to plant it in there. I noticed a lot of little ants. I took it out of the pot to realize there was thousands inside the dirt! They had made a home within the roots! I first did DE. Didn't kill the ants so I sprayed the plant inside and out with home defense! Well it killed the ants and the plant is alive and fine lol!
@yeevita
Жыл бұрын
I love this guide, but... After trying to keep lavender dry-ish for the last 5 years and seeing lavender after lavender die, the last two years, I have a nice lavender growing in shade w/ regular water. This is the high desert of CA. I used to grow on the other side of the mountains in the coastal plains, and yep, giant lavender bushes loved by the birds and all I did was trim it. It actually got some amount of regular water but I had them in good drainage. It took me quite a long time to recognize that the sun up here is lethal. Even my trees enjoy some shade. I have killed so many drought tolerant plants out here, I call myself a garden killer, even though my garden is actually nice and green, unlike my neighbors' weeds, rocks and sand. Once I started w/ shade, it took me a few years to realize I need to shade pretty much my entire garden if I want to see nice, mostly non-stressed plants during summer. You should see the variety of shade cloths, old t-shirts, old palm fronds, etc shading the garden. We built a few shade structures and I have a few gazebos, but I can see I will need to top the entire garden, at least in summer. I am happy to finally have a nice lavender in the mostly shady spot. It is in its 2nd year and I will be trying to grow more from seed. Now, for culinary sage, which has been constantly dying...but probably same thing for me: it just needed shade.
@bluemoon8268
Жыл бұрын
… I’m so glad you discussed your shade situation … I’m in Texas and the sun is brutal here as well, even on the sun loving plants … I’m thinking of putting some lavender in some bottomless pots/urns in an area that gets mostly morning sun …
@yeevita
Жыл бұрын
@@bluemoon8268 I was amazed at how much better everything did in summer when shaded. I do use shade cloths, but I also use dead palm fronds to partly shade chard, etc. and as long as the plant gets some protection from the full summer sun, it seems to do ok. I have shaded almost everything this year, and walking the garden, it is nice to see everything surviving the 90+, 100+ summer with only a bit of stress.
@NordeggSonya
Жыл бұрын
Using lavendin not lavender is a good thing too. This hybrid lavendin is hardier but I can't find it anywhere. There is a place on or very near Lake michigan that has a huge garden "wheel" of lavendin. Its amazing.
@heathera.goesch5333
6 ай бұрын
Can you do a video dedicated solely to proper pruning of lavender? I've heard mixed opinions about where to cut, but in following the typical advice to stop at the woody growth, my plants have that dead-ish center. Thanks!
@_SirDidymus_
Жыл бұрын
Unrelated question - Where do you get your shorts for gardening Luke? They look comfortable.
@davesterchele2679
Жыл бұрын
Quality wood ash for potassium, good idea or not?
@PorchGardeningWithPassion
6 ай бұрын
Great stuff! I may be watching it a few more times this season 👊🏻🌻👊🏻
@StaceyHerewegrowagain
Жыл бұрын
Great video as always. I love growing lavender and wondered why I never had any luck with flowers after the first yr.. now I know lol. Thank you so much!
@dbrant8903
Жыл бұрын
I water my lavender too much and it is very spidery! Luke could you give an opinion on what kind of store bought soil would be good to buy or what to mix up for my plant.
@lisabroussardjanuska6774
6 ай бұрын
I'm in Central Texas, we have gone thru a drought the last 8-10 yrs., I have my Lavender in a pot just bc when we do get rain it's a flood! I'm guessing my fault is not fertilizing the plants, I've not received one bloom in the 4-5 yrs. I've had the plant for that long. Last Spring I did trim it back real good, and will again here soon, I have great looking leaves and stems!!! For a 14" pot, should I fertilize as you suggested but obviously less? Thank you for the great info., just need a little clarification for growing in pots.
@sklee1644
6 ай бұрын
I have clay soil. I built a raised bed. But not sure what soil to give to the lavender. Should I dig a trench to dissipate the water? Is the trench be a circle as you mentioned here? Any help deeply appreciated.
@smithpianoservicing3421
Жыл бұрын
I’m guessing I need to treat my rosemary about the same
@dustyflats3832
Жыл бұрын
I said, the only thing handling this drought is lavender. We have sand and it’s I full sun. I cover it with pine boughs in winter as leaves would Matt down and rot it. Z5a, WI. I believe it is Munstead . The English lavenders are not as hardy. I have watered it, but not as much as other flowers. It gets a splash, not a soaking. I use them to outline the flower bed in garden and a row of rocks. I grow from seed and they seem to love it. I use to struggle to grow it and think it’s because those were English varieties. About pruning-I’m not positive, but I don’t believe the woody stems should be pruned only soft growth and not sure if there is a certain time of year. I never had to prune and just leave them bush out.
@MysticSpank
Жыл бұрын
WOOT. I had no idea on the water and it is nice to know about fertilizer times. Over watering is probably why most of my seeds failed.
@aymemejia3678
5 ай бұрын
Hi I just found you, lavender is my favorite plant but I can’t find the one that could grow in South Florida. Any suggestions 😢thanks
@user-ms6rm1fc9x
5 ай бұрын
Lavender doesn't do well in zone 9a texas. I tried Spanish lavender because supposedly it does better...nope! I refuse to pay $25 for 1 gallon plant
@sunnylyon42
19 күн бұрын
I’m in zone 7B! I’m going to start seeds this week! I will use the trifecta!!
@morfeo904
Ай бұрын
My healthiest lavender plant is one that I totally forgot about in my driveway. The garden lavender stays tiny.
@sowertosow
Жыл бұрын
Acts 2:21 KJV And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
@SledDog5678
7 ай бұрын
He's adorable; a life size Ken.
@ProximaCentauri88
Жыл бұрын
I live in the Philippines and I thought it's impossible to grow lavender here but I was able to grow five lavender plants from cuttings. None of them flowered and is flowering even possible in our tropical humid hot climate?
@ziziroberts8041
4 ай бұрын
I visited Ladakh in North India. Lavender everywhere. It never used to rain there. Climate change is here.
@AminaZaira777
2 ай бұрын
I’ve got 3 bodies on me lol 😂 my current lavender is happily alive in the shade, noted on these tips
@brigidfromsecondhalfhomest8436
4 ай бұрын
What about lavender in pots? How often should I water them?
@sb2466
7 ай бұрын
I have no idea what type of lavender I have, but it has been there for many years. It has survived, but now I know why it hasn't thrived. Thank you!😮
@deniseledbetter6091
4 ай бұрын
Thank for this information. Now I know I drowned my plants and will try again now
@annagray1928
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this info. Now I know why I can't keep it alive. I was watering to much here in Arizona.
@dangalimidi
Жыл бұрын
I need to cut mine back big time this fall. They were in small pots before last year when I planted them in the front yard...they are HUGE now even smothering the hostas. Does anyone know if it is easy to dig up, move and/or split lavendar?
@binxmarie813
Жыл бұрын
Hey! Can you grow lavender in smaller pots for patio gardening?
@laurarichardson3978
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you can. I would go with a larger pot though.
@raychie27
Жыл бұрын
I water my lavender, but it's really happy next to my desert willow, and we're lucky to get 9 or 10 inches of precipitation a year. Lavender always fries next to my front walk, though.
@bug_queen8574
5 ай бұрын
Great info, I had gotten a lavendar starter last year and was sad it didn't flower. But I trimmed it back in the fall and it's growing like crazy now. I think it just needed time. Thanks for the tips
@vitiz7602
Жыл бұрын
I love your videos, and I love the Purselane seeds I bought from you. I grow lavender and have had pretty good success with my plants. I do have have a question, though - the beautiful plant in your video is in a bed with some sort of melon or squash, it looks like. Doesn’t that other planet need water? Thanks for all you do for us!
@rogana5158able
Жыл бұрын
I grow French and British lavender.
@karoleebrown1858
5 ай бұрын
Where are you located? Would help to know that.
@growdocprofesser6105
Жыл бұрын
The water tip was awesome
@outlawjjsmith
Жыл бұрын
Cannot find your Trifecta fertilizer on your amazon page
@vward4871
Жыл бұрын
Is it too late to plant a lavender plant now in Zone 5B?
@TooCuteToSell
4 ай бұрын
I’ve never gotten lavender to grown ugh.
@gregbluefinstudios4658
Жыл бұрын
we had EPIC rain storms all of June/July here in Mass. Good luck to my Lavender!
@holberthomestead
Жыл бұрын
I love Lavender but I don't think it will love Florida's torrential rainy season...
@laurarichardson3978
Жыл бұрын
Large clay pots will work.
@Zunaira112-j9m
Ай бұрын
Great video I never water lavender
@samanthahoos9827
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I have that lavender growing from seed from your shop and it’s beautiful! But I have it in containers and want to transplant it into my tea garden - yes, I’m making tea, soap, oil and honey with it this season. I’m thinking of putting it in where my onions are currently (they’re almost done).
@Kat-mf7mt
Жыл бұрын
Lavender is suppose to be perfect for my climate but I have so many issues with this plant! Thanks for the video.
@juliewhite6887
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! My lavender has been on the struggle bus this summer probably from my overwatering. Now I know better!
@Meskarune
Жыл бұрын
I grow lavender in pots because my winters are so cold the plants have to be protected. In pots they seem to need a lot of water, otherwise the whole plant becomes cripsy.
@lorrainedurgee1761
6 ай бұрын
Thanks so much about the water on lavender ..
@pamgamble7506
4 ай бұрын
Do you water if it’s in a pot ?
@twohomesteads6512
Жыл бұрын
My sister and I ordered seeds on your 50% off sale and haven't received our seeds. I realize you may be running behind with this good special but a youtube video that explains why seeds haven't been sent out yet might help people feel better. Or an e-mail "we are running behind " would be helpful. No one answers the phone either. Just an e-mail estimate of when we might expect our seeds would help.
@kimm1318
Жыл бұрын
I received an email about them running behind but workingb hard to get orders out. I received mine.
@twohomesteads6512
Жыл бұрын
@@kimm1318 thank you. They have been good about e-mailing once I e-mailed them. They just got slammed with orders. I did get a group e-mail after I posted this ANDS e-mailed them directly. Thank you for letting me know they e-mailed you.
@AAB463
Жыл бұрын
In the hot southwest, where temps are close to 100° everyday and the wind blows hard, you absolutely have to water morning & night to get a new plant established.
@GreenGranny
6 ай бұрын
I always struggle to understand these gardeners that don't water. They get rain 12 months out of the year. My situation is like yours. We typically go 5 months without any rain and summer heat range us 105-115 for a long extended time. I water everything twice a day.
@sherivanwert5789
6 ай бұрын
Yes. I have also gotten away with putting plants in heavy clay soil that others say not to. It’s SO hot here they don’t rot in the clay.
@ShaneTallon88
4 ай бұрын
Daddy!❤😂😮
@astralislux305
5 ай бұрын
Tip: If you can't grow lavendar where you live (usually it's too hot), then grow salvia. You won't have the fragrance, but you'll have the beauty. Also, salvia comes in many different colors.
@debrascott8775
Жыл бұрын
I grew and planting a dozen lavendar from seed this year. Great information!
@Katgirl2024
Жыл бұрын
Wow! It’s very hard to grow from seed. I’m jealous! 😀
@jenniferjohnston4300
3 ай бұрын
My hubby bought me some lavender seeds at Walmart. I’m 0-12 on getting anything to germinate. Munstead is what we have. Got your Vera (also my grandma’s name) variety in the mail today. Gonna be starting that soon. Hopefully something sprouts.
@adriankap2978
5 ай бұрын
Can I grow lavender in fabric grow bags? I've read that unlike growing in the ground and not having to worry about moisture, in grow bags it was said I need to treat it like any other plant and water about once a week or so depending on the heat and wind. I'm now in 7B with the new map. Any particular kind of soil I should use or is potting soil just fine? I assume to add more perlite but don't know. Thanks for the great information.
@Sue-ec6un
Жыл бұрын
So complicated...plant it and forget it until fall, then cut it back. Too many rules here. It must be hard using raised beds, forgetaboutit!
@tico78742
5 ай бұрын
White French lavender Edelweiss is the only Lavender that has survived our cold wet winters here in Ky. It’s growing out of a concrete block. Really surprised me. It seems to like to hot dry location in the summer time.
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