Lavender needs regular pruning to grow back every year, and according to Monty Don, there's one time each year to get the ...

Cutting woody parts of the plant is one of the biggest mistakes you can make when pruning lavender, says Damon Abdi of the Hammond Research Station at Louisiana State University's AgCenter.

Lavender is a popular plant among gardeners, but it requires a fair bit of maintenance to keep it looking its best ...

Lavender is a semi-shrub, or subshrub, a plant that looks like a perennial because most of its growth is soft and green, but its older base stems turn into wood. At the center of the mounded semi ...

Lavender is a beautiful addition to any garden, but incorrect pruning can cause it to grow leggy or woody stems. By Sophie Law 10:51, Sat, May 24, 2025 | UPDATED: 07:21, Sun, May 25, 2025 ...

Learning how to prune lavender can keep it from becoming overgrown, leggy and less abundant. “Annual pruning will improve flowering and prevent lavender becoming woody,” plant expert Sarah ...

English lavender does need at least once-a-year pruning to stay dense and bushy. Ignored plants will get woody, scraggly and flop open within a few years.

If you’ve successfully grown lavender in your garden, there’s a high chance you’ve learned a lot along the way. And while knowing how to prune lavender is key to a happy and healthy plant ...

(Image credit: Getty Images) Rather than leaving lavender to do its own thing, it does need some care and attention to prevent it from turning woody.. 1. Prune with the seasons ...

The spent flowering growth needs pruning each year. Some, like lavender or rosemary, are evergreen, while others, such as bluebeard (Caryopteris incana), are semi-dormant in winter and just a mass ...

Learning how to prune lavender can keep it from becoming overgrown, leggy and less abundant. “Annual pruning will improve flowering and prevent lavender becoming woody,” plant expert Sarah ...