Mountain mint grows best in full to partial sun in USDA Zones 4-8. Grow it in well-draining soil in raised beds, containers, ...

Pruning lavender effectively depends on the plant's hardiness. The plant experts at Ashridge have shared some invaluable advice on how to care for these plants, including the best time to prune them.

If you want to grow in containers, choose a compact variety and grow it in a sturdy pot with large drainage holes. Use a Best Buy compost for containers and add a controlled-release feed when planting ...

Lavender’s calming scent is perfect for bedrooms or relaxation areas. Place it near a sunny window for best growth.

Steam distillation, a process used to extract the oil from the lavender plant’s flowers, is the path to creating this treasured commodity. The oil is often a key ingredient in diffusers ...

Rats can be a real pain for gardeners, not only do they eat crops but they make burrow nests and can dig up plants as well as ...

Phytochemicals are nutrients and chemicals that can be found naturally in plants. Most lavender essential oil products are made up of just 1% to 5% pure oil. How much lavender essential oil is ...

When the winter season is in full force, your yard and garden can look a bit bleak. Here's a tree that will provide visual ...