{"id":88889,"date":"2020-05-05T04:51:21","date_gmt":"2020-05-05T04:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/?p=88889"},"modified":"2020-05-05T04:54:26","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T04:54:26","slug":"tips-grow-lavender-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zameen.com\/blog\/tips-grow-lavender-home.html","title":{"rendered":"How to Successfully Grow Lavender in Your Home Garden?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In This Post:<\/strong>
Step-by-Step Guide for Planting
<\/a>Tips for Planting Lavender<\/a>
Best Time to Plant Lavender<\/a>
Care & Maintenance<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lavender \u2013 a Mediterranean evergreen shrub \u2013 is known to enhance the beauty of any garden. Their pollinator-friendly properties and pleasant fragrance are some of the many reasons why gardeners are always eager to plant and watch them grow into a flowery sight to behold. In this blog, we will tell you how you can successfully grow lavender at home and share some tips for its maintenance, along with some insightful information about the shrub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, without further ado, let\u2019s get gardening! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tips to Grow Lavender at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lavender is a Mediterranean evergreen shrub<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Before we begin, here\u2019s a little background as to what inspired us to come up with the idea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The idea for this blog came to us when we were covering how to make your garden bee-friendly<\/a>, where we mentioned a list of pollinator-friendly plants that can help you make your backyard more welcoming for honeybees and other pollinators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned earlier, lavender is a shrub, which means it grows into a small or medium-sized woody plant. They are known for their perennial properties and can be grown in any type of climate or region. It can live for several years and require very less maintenance throughout its life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing the plant from seed is a bit technical, so we will focus on how you can take a sapling and plant it in your garden. If you want to plant lavender in your home garden, you should opt for a sapling that has been cut from a mother plant. We will discuss this in detail in the latter part of the blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are wondering whether or not lavender can genuinely add value to your home garden, then it is best to take a look at some benefits of growing lavender that we have mentioned below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lavender boasts a host of benefits, and it is used around the globe for various purposes. As such, some people plant it for its medicinal usage, while others use it for oils, perfumes, toiletries, food, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The purpose and benefits of growing lavender are not only limited to the kitchen and domestic usage. Gardeners usually place lavender bushes strategically around a vegetable garden since it is ideal for luring honeybees, butterflies, and several other pollinators. They also tuck this purple flower into a wildlife garden, where the flowers are usually abuzz with activities of wasps and hornets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you fully understand the advantages of planting lavender, we will tell you the best time to plant lavender at your home in the next section of this blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Time to Plant Lavender<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The best time to grow lavender is spring<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

As mentioned earlier, lavender is a perennial plant, and it isn\u2019t majorly affected by climatic conditions. According to botanical experts, the best time to plant lavender at your home is in spring \u2013 precisely from March to May \u2013 when the soil is warming up. On the other hand, if you are planning to plant it during autumn, you need to consider a few things for its survival during winter. As such, use bigger plants and follow all the guidelines for its care and maintenance mentioned in this blog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step-by-Step Guide for Planting Lavender <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Lavender is a beautiful lilac flower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Lavender, a beautiful lilac flower, can breathe life in your lifeless backyard, and it can turn it into a fragrant haven of small shrubs. This aesthetically pleasing flower can easily be planted in small and easy steps, here\u2019s what you need to do: <\/p>\n\n\n\n