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Taking summer cuttings of lavender is so easy. Choose non-flowered shoots of this year's growth and ensure that it is free from pests and disease. Follow our simple step by step and get more of your favourite plants for free.Lavender plant

?  does anyone else do this?   I'm not really sure, got a couple of leggy lavenders here, growing in less than ideal conditions. Don't think it will do any harm cutting off the dead bits

evergreens to 'prettify!' the garden the rest of the year. I am somewhat confused as to how plant these out - spacially - or how to grow them on, as it were - I think that is the phrase the specialists use! ,-) I have seen such large bushes of lavenders

Take lavender cuttingsThe wafting scent of lavender is a true fragrance of summer, but these plants can be sadly short-lived. So, to keep lavender lingering, why not raise new plants from cuttings? It's a simple technique that will provide you

how do i cultivate moss and wild plants min lawn I have a small north facing lawn and wish to cultivate moss and wild plants. There is little grass and a lot of ants. I am creating small beds for roses and lavender. Seeking to grow moss

I was just wondering why is Artemisia abrotanum / Southernwood not seen in any gardening programs or magazines. I am a fan of this shrub and for me it beats lavender any day but it seems not to be that popular. It will survive warm dry summers, wet

to late summer. Admittedly it's mild here but lavender isnt too,difficult. Drainage and sun. Hidcote is tough and quite tall, and has been a firm favourite in cottage gardens for years.  Munstead is rather shorter - and  is very easy to grow from seed

very good to read about and try out I have rosemary growing wildly in my backyard. I also have lavender and spearmint growing in my garden. great comments from people that know, the wonders of these herbs. enjoy anything about herbs, really loved

. So basically, what can I plant that is kitchen-useable, bushy, low-maintenance and will grow nicely over the next few years to fill the space there?! Thankyou in advance How about bay? If lavender survives then bay certainly should.

coloured heather, a red and an orangey acer, a eucalyptus which is growing wild and is going to be removed, a lavender bush, and a contorted hazel.  If anyone can give me any advice growing cuttings for any of these plants that would be great. I am thinking