Spring Care Tips for Lavender

[@Shindig8889]

What...there’s a way to prevent woody base?! 😆 Omg, thank you for this info!!

[@enissay9950]

Ehm, what's a woody base ? I did not get that point xD

[@lovd888]

@@enissay9950 like the trunk like branches but grows

[@Jame629]

@@enissay9950 look at the base of your plants the thick wooody stems at the bottom. Im so happy i found this video as im struggling getting my own hedge going

[@ShelleB]

That ship sailed for me about 10 years ago………

[@davidcosine]

10 years into lavender gardening among other plants... didn't know this but suspected! Phase two of perennial gardening... pruning.

[@chrismuramatsu6600]

Laura, I love the way that you talk about the method of trimming Lavender that is usually recommended for Lavender care and then the way that you treat your Lavender and how and why you have had success . You are such a great resource for gardeners because of your knowledge and your wonderful presentation style. Thank you.

[@wolfsbane1991]

@Theo Magnus and why would you do that?

[@lesleathompson4452]

Just planted my first of hopefully many lavender plants, so I'm super excited for the tips. But wait.....whaaaat???? There was a blonde Laura????? My world is totally rocked!

[@Thaijler]

After years of trying to grow lavender I managed to germinate some seeds and get them to grow. I planted 1 plant in particular the garden and it did fairly well last season. This spring I cut back all the dead shoots until it was just a woody ball of small shoots. A few weeks later and my lavender is a vigorous ball of green with what looks like a very promising season ahead.

[@earlywinter6749]

I understand lavender so much better after this video! Thank you for sharing all of your knowledge with us. Your channel is awesome!

[@bethstoney364]

This 100% works and I have done this for four years straight on my lavender that was newly planted back four years ago! I’m in SE Michigan. Thank you thank you!

[@netta3553]

Now I know why mine away's look bad, I love watch you and learning. I have only just started Gardening and you help me a lot. Thank you.

[@clannadgirl46]

Do you have a video on planting?

[@pahderella]

Anything green loves you!!

[@lesliekendall5668]

Wow! You're so amazing. I have the brownest thumb on the planet. 😢 Could kill a 100 y.o. tree without even trying. Very depressing actually.....but I keep working harder every year.

[@sheriwitthoft5895]

this is my first visit to your channel and I am so happy I stopped by! Thanks for all your wisdom - and how you make this so accessible and positive

[@damariscolon8737]

Thank you! excellent information and demonstration and straight to the point! No bla bla bla... its time consuming and it bothers me especially, when I need quick answers and not alot of time to listen to irrelevant stuff. You will definitely be my primary source for gardening info.💜

[@kathygoskey6701]

Thank you so much! I couldn’t figure out why mine weren’t doing well at all. I never knew the woody part don’t produce. Keep up the good work.

[@gillforster3365]

I love the way this lovely young lady gets right into it and doesn't prattle away off the subject in hand. Extremely enjoyable videos and always very informative and educational. Thank you. I must try and catch your name. Apologies.

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Her name is Laura, thanks for watching!

[@belladriver258]

I love your hair how healthy it looks even after changing colors. yay lavender!!

[@fatanehomidvar8148]

I totally agree with the comments below. You explain things so well and your demonstrations are so clear that every time I watch one of your videos I learn so much. I am perhaps a notch above a beginner gardener. This year my husband and I have become more serious about taking care of our garden and making things grow better and healthier. I have watched several of your videos and I love them because they are concise and full of information. I also like how you show the way you do the work but fast forward the video. I have watched many other videos and some of them are so long and most of it is just talking with not a lot of valuable information and then they show the process which is slow and time consuming. I finally subscribed (my first subscription on KZbin ever) because I see that you give useful information. Thank you so very much for the education!

[@nmed6024]

Ugh, I just love your property and all your plants!

[@abbeystapleton4195]

That’s awesome I bought lavender plant yesterday it’s only a baby Can’t wait until it’s all bloomed and big it’s going to look beautiful I’m pulling in around my veggie garden because the bees love lavender plants they’re attracted to it

[@lorrainedurgee1761]

Thanks so much - I didn’t know what to do when pruning lavender …I’ll try this ..

[@lovegardening4652]

Thank you for this tip. I always wanted to grow lavender because I love the smell and I never knew how to care for it. Very helpful

[@nancywalker2684]

Thank you so much, I had a beautiful lavender and I was afraid to trim it. We have a very cold winter and live by the beach, very windy that the plant split half. I try to salvage but I had removed it. Now I bought a new one. Let’s see how will go.

[@tinapippen-blackford114]

I have a two year lavender plant that was doing well without pruning. I noticed this year it started to get more woodie so I pruned it back before watching your video. I just hope this plant will revive itself and I didn't ruin or destroy it. I would be so mad because I was starting to get the hang of it.

[@FirstPrice]

how did it go ?

[@charlenedoherty5184]

The smell from your garden must be amazing, thank you for sharing your wisdom. 🙂

[@Angels-of-Love77]

Thank you for dumbing it down for me .I get intimidated and this makes soo much sense

[@robmaxwell189]

Mind Blown. Wish I'd know this technique years ago

[@wonderwhat4]

Thanks for showing how they look when in bloom. What a treat to see. Looks great. I bought my first 2 lavender plants. Going to see how they do. 🙂

[@RuthNgwenya-o8d]

Love the smell and bought one but recently look like dying.I think to change the place . I might prune the plant and check the progress

[@cherrimullins9632]

A Felco girl...we are Buds!Thanks for info...Dont love Lav.personally,but the clients do,will practice the shearing,to prevent woody base.

[@CATherine001]

You have a more structured approach whereas I leave the lavender alone and only prune every three years so it can spread out all over the ground and I absolutely love the smell of lavender and the look of it. It’s a testing ground for seven years now with only pruning during blooms and planning to grow it instead of grass. We have a lot of ticks in our area so this will serve us well and the local bees 🐝 love it too. My goodness am lucky enough to still have my lavender growing?!

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Certain types of lavender have different preferences, glad to hear the bees are enjoying their visits to your garden!

[@janetshaw3554]

So glad you did this vid! I just planted lavender last yr and wasn’t sure what to do! Thankyou!

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Anytime Janet!

[@joykelly440]

Just in time! Thank you for sharing this valuable knowledge! This is the first year my lavender has survived:) I sure would like to keep it coming

[@kimbraniff1115]

I have woody base, I didn’t know about pruning back. Is it to late for my 3 year old plant ?

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

It would be best to ask one of our perennial experts, please click here to use our feedback site and be sure to select 'Perennials' in the dropdown menu under Category, here is the link, www.provenwinners.com/feedback

[@Amy-jc1hl]

There must be something wonderful to do with all of those trimmings. Like have the world's most aromatic firepit.

[@j.l.thurman2725]

I would put them in my chicken nest boxes. it would smell great and deter pests.

[@gabriellat5927]

sprinkle them wherever! especially where Your animals as in cats n dogs, they will smell amazing & repells alot of insects! ❤

[@sleeplessinthecarolinas8118]

I just purchased a new plant and look forward to having a hedge. Thanks for your helpful tips.

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Wonderful!

[@iampaulettetahan]

I found myself drooling wishing I had those leaves to make essential oil’s at home

[@lindagauthier-morin9522]

Me too...

[@jocummins8064]

Right, that’s it, a new lavender hedge coming up for me. Great advice !

[@ashleywessel780]

10 secs into your video I decided to subscribe. I am excited to watch and learn from your videos. You are so likeable and knowledgeable. Thank you so much!

[@dBgvyom..]

Lol the kitty on the trellis 😂❤

[@marthahoffmann8674]

Thank you very much for your very useful ideas on how to take care of lavender. 😊

[@2008american]

Love your videos. Also, that your kitty climbed the arbor when you started to use the hedge trimmers.

[@lzrd8460]

Oh my! I’m doing everything wrong. I plan on buying brand new starters this year and treating them as you have suggested. Thanks so much. Be well.

[@janloftness]

Me too!

[@kaygataki6163]

Its important to remember that your location affects your lavender. I live in Canada. 🇨🇦 If I pruned my lavender that hard in the fall as she suggests, it would die over the winter. A hard spring pruning wouldn’t give it time enough to grow back. But I’m definitely going to try a modified version of this.

[@AndrewGiddingsWA]

Good point. Anyone know what region this channel is filming in? I saw a video about southern perennials in the list. Are they in the US South?

[@kbhrastar]

@@AndrewGiddingsWA they live in Ontario, Oregon.

[@MorningDove]

I'm in Canada too and mine look dead and it's already June ~ any suggestions???

[@frandanco6361]

@@AndrewGiddingsWA She lives in Northern Oregon..

[@lindsayder]

There's no issues with pruning like this in BC as it's also part of PNW and has a similar climate.

[@jillhumphrys8073]

Wow....ok...I live in NWArkansas and have never had luck with lavender. We average about 20degrees warmer here than you do there, so I know it's not the cold. I'm in zone 7A which is the crossroads of all weather patterns. We get everything. I had a lavender last year from the prior year. It was so big and had tons of flowers. Now I think it's dead. I bought 3 lavenders last year that stayed small and bloomed like crazy first year. Then they turned black and died. I was so disappointed....I'm going to buy a bunch this year and try your method. I hope to have success!

[@traceybennett8053]

Hahaha..the kitty climbing over the arbor to supervise! 🐈🤣🤣🤣💝

[@The_Black_Anarchist]

I know it looks messy but I leave the clippings on the ground. It makes the soil healthy.

[@monawershah7465]

Informative. You are great

[@kneedeacon2309]

Thank you for your demonstration of pruning.

[@hollyhbom4474]

Thank you for this video. I absolutely love lavender!! (Its my favorite) I've watched several of your videos, your parents yard and yours is AMAZING. Plus your shoes are pretty cute too!

[@MountainsnVallies]

Holly Hasselbom had to re watch to see shoes 😆😆

[@barbarahite176]

You inspired me! I just went out and trimmed mine. Thanks for the tips!

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Enjoy, and reach out to us anytime you have questions!

[@lynettepavelich7540]

New grower to lavender, do this was super helpful! Thx!💜

[@Sleeping_Beauty2014]

I’m new to Lavender….live in Arkansas! Found this video very helpful! Gonna give it a try since winter is right around the corner! Wish me luck…thank you! 💖🙌🏻

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

You are welcome McKinna, use the links on our website if you ever have questions about our plants. Enjoy, and yes, good luck!

[@laurarowland7926]

Thankyou for showing me how to take care of my lavender

[@sophie5666]

I love the woody base of the plant. There is beauty in irregularity. Like olive tree for example. I lived in Provence for 18 years and the woody base never caused disease or growth issues. But maybe you have different type of lavender? Or maybe its the colder climate you are in?

[@enjoy-yp5vz]

Thank you. I’m a beginner so I’m thankful. I like how you beautiful the lavender came back. Wow.

[@trixiekirch434]

Just beautiful!! Thank you for this video!!

[@nimvaughen9895]

Thank You!!!

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@kimgreen9342]

This was so informative! And perfect timing. Thanks for posting.

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Glad it was helpful!

[@janetcolyear8990]

Thank you

[@georginaandreou5445]

Now I know the right way how to prune them😀& of course fertilizer I didn’t feed them now u will..love the great tips u give because it’s so hot in Cyprus I intend to water them more 😬🌞

[@biizubiizu9373]

I got a lavender plant bc i thought it repelled cats 🐈, but i just saw one walk by at the end 😂 i need to do more research 😅 lol i do love the plant 🪴 💕

[@annieyue9184]

You are a good gardener and teacher. Thank you.

[@darlenalord4813]

What a wonderful video. I love the way you explain the why as well as the how. You are my favorite resource, so please keep your videos coming.

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Thanks for watching Darlena!

[@valerierosel2399]

Editing videos is everything. Love how Aaron captured Russell walking by the regrowth at the very end. Bravo!

[@stormegarrett5699]

Beautiful plants and helpful hints! Thank you!!

[@divinechaos1364]

Can you do anything with the lavender cuttings that's been pruned off?

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Yes you can use the cuttings in potpourri, soaps or other DIY ideas!

[@jollion]

Can we use a string trimmer? My back doesn't allow me to squat down for long.

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Sorry to say that is not the best approach, you need to select and cut each stem individually for the best result.

[@richardwilliams3839]

Mine has a woody base I also have the big leaf one

[@Thatsinteresting363]

This was SO helpful! Thank you!

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dianepicard6198]

Thank you for the information, mine is still small should I cut it next spring or wait another year. Mine is half the size of yours.

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Best to wait, and you would never want to trim this time of the year.

[@charlesbale8376]

Great info, I struggle with the de3velopment of woody stems.

[@theexmann]

I like you method for cutting back the lavender especially if it's in pots. I have a small patio area and have some potted plants. I plan to plant some American Lavender in a big tall planter and was wondering if it would be OK to also plant some succulents around the base including some that would fall over the edge of the tall planter. I heard that Lavender is drought tolerant so I figured it might be fine to plant with succulents. I have succulents, but have never had lavender before. I love plants with scents and especially ones that you can cut and dry to use indoors to scent the air or even closets and bathrooms. Thanks.

[@eo6374]

I planted mine in a short wooden pot they has two steel bands around it, similar to a very short wine barrel. I planted lavender on one side and filled in the other side with a coral portulaca. A “thriller and a spiller.” The lavender and coral are dreamy together.

[@theexmann]

@@eo6374 That sounds great. I looked up the creeping succulent you mention and it gives some good looking flowers too. I have a similar succulent planted as ground cover in a small area next to my patio. It's spreading nicely. I planted it about 3 months ago.

[@Brandy_j5]

Thank You. This year, I started my garden bed and I transplant my lavender that I was growing in a pot into the garden bed. Unfortunately, my lavender have a woody base because the first year I did not prune them. But I will take your pruning advice this fall. 😊😊

[@dragonzodiac78]

Absolutely beautiful ❤

[@dianebeckett1697]

Thank you for this information , my first year for lavender . Ty! This information wil help. Much appreciated .

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

You are so welcome!

[@bobwallace9753]

The battery powered hedge trimmer you use is kind of large and a bit expensive. I just got a smaller version for less than $40 which is doing a good job for me. I bought a Sun Joe off Amazon but it looks like there are other brand options. With the smaller tool there seems to be more ability to do careful trimming.

[@fawncarter7657]

May I ask what kind of rake you are using to rake the lavender cuttings off the stones? Thank you.

[@Samwise_92]

Thank you! My lavender looks so dead and poopy so I wanted to tidy it up but was scared to kill it. I’m going to trim it. Thanks!

[@lizprado7087]

Please what other fertilizers brand do you recommend, I live in El Paso and I can’t find this one. Do you have a video how to take care of lavender in a planter? Thank you!!

[@danielallen9815]

A fertilizer that has lime and small amount of potassium. Lavender don't need much fertilizer, if any at all.

[@frandanco6361]

Liz Prado - You can find all the Espoma Fertilizers on Amazon for sure... I find some of them at my local Home Depot of China here in Northern California... Get some... It really works great! Best fertilizers I have ever used..

[@victorialucio7921]

Oh wow I’m a little interested

[@aprilmacdonald6808]

Oh Man, the cat on the arbor!! 😂

[@preshussunshine]

This is really good information, I've been replacing my lavender like every other year because I thought they were dying, duh, now I know. I'm also trying to grow my own lavender this year instead of buying plants.

[@eagle2742]

You’re hired Laura ! 😊

[@Shanonmcnab576]

So maintenance is rather fairly low. I'm look at planting some Romeo cherry trees and was thinking of putting lavender between my trees to help repel any mice. Does lavender work well at repelling mice?

[@monica11760]

This was an informative and helpful video. Something that has surprised me about lavender in the Spring is that green growth actually returns to those dead branches likes you were removing. Feverfew is also like this. The stems look completely dead, and when I go out in the Spring to trim them back, I end up cutting much less because of the green filling in.

[@victoriawilliams3251]

You are such a pro at this ! 👌🏻💪🏻

[@reneezancewoman]

Great tips. I've struggled to keep lavender alive for years. This helps. I'm curious about the sweet romance variety- never heard of that one! Bet your gloves smelled amazing after that task!

[@maryodom2978]

Thank you!! this video is hugely helpful!!

[@KateLB1027]

I live in zone 6a - new to gardening lavender, and I definitely failed to trim it back at the beginning of the season 😣 I will try to cut it back as much as possible this year, trying to avoid the woody base that I may have accidentally allowed to grow

[@missmurder713713]

The ground here in Houston isn't suitable for growing in the ground (too much clay), any tips for growing in a large container?

[@joannedowd3971]

Thanks for the information about the lavender 💜 we have a full sun in the front of my home and was looking for a good plant to place there yours looks about 10in a part im going to try this .

[@florangelahinckley8455]

Wish I had seen this video years ago, my lavender is very Woody, I didn’t know you could prune it hard like that

[@janloftness]

I’m going to get some new plants and start over, now that I know all this!

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

It all depends on the exact type of lavender you plant, please differ to the recommendations of the plant you select, some will take a hard pruning while others will not.

[@nancyvandergulik589]

Thank you for all the tips👍

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Sure thing!

[@weweresnowedin5801]

Hi Laura. I live on the border of zone 6/7 in NC. I have a Spanish Lavender plant that is just a year old and we are moving this week. I really want to take it to our new home. It is just starting to get blooms. If I trim them back would it be safe to move this plant. Maybe even keep it in a pot for a while?

[@cutefan5playsmsp895]

Thank you for a great video, just wondering what strength of fertilizer do you use?

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Laura uses our water soluble and granular plant foods, here is a link to those for more info, www.provenwinners.com/catalog/proven-winners-plantcare-food-soil-seed-starting-eco-pots

[@ellie.l6585]

Hi Laura, thanks for great tips on beautiful Lavender. I recently moved into a house that has lots of very woody Lavender. I pruned back to the new growth for spring and they look much healthier but am I stuck with the woody plants now? If I cut them low in autumn after flowering will I lose them? Thank you xx

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

Much of this answer depends on where you live, and how hard of a winter you had. Time will tell, keep us posted!

[@georgebowman1060]

Wow beautiful image of your lavender-the photo.

[@louisemackintosh4204]

I had a dog who ate ALL my established lavender. Just chewed it right down to the root. It was a lovely English garden in a house we just moved into. She had nice breath though. 😜

[@jamieeller3887]

Great info. To the point. I watched so many videos and this was the best

[@corinnevickey4634]

Excellent presentation. Thank You sooo much. Namaste!

[@foomanchu7414]

I have a pink lavender (doh) but it has gotten completely brown over winter I did not trim it much in the fall. Can I still trim it back now.

[@ProvenWinnersYouTube]

In this case, we wouldn’t recommend any trimming until you see new growth. There is good chance the entire plant may not survive. But if it does, you should see new growth on the inside of the plant if it is still alive. If this happens you can trim down to that growth then. We hope this helps, thanks for watching.