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Lavender is best given a light trim in late February or early March, before it starts into growth. Done at the right…
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Which type of lavender should I grow in the UK?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"For most UK gardens, English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is the right choice —…
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"When should I prune lavender in the UK?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"For English lavender: immediately after flowering, typically late August or early September. For Dutch lavender…
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Is lavender native to the UK?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"No. Lavender is a Mediterranean plant, originating from the coastal regions of southern Europe, north Africa, and…
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Which lavender is hardiest in the UK?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is the hardiest — fully hardy throughout the UK and more tolerant…
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"When should I harvest lavender for its oil?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Lavender flowers contain the most oil immediately after their full bloom, when the very first…
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Water your lavender plants, just don't overdo it.
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{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"Are lavender plants safe for cats and dogs?","acceptedAnswer":{"@type":"Answer","text":"Yes. Lavender plants in the garden — fresh, dried or cut — are safe for…
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