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==News About Lavender== | ==News About Lavender== | ||
'''The Best Time to Plant Lavender''' | |||
*Source:http://homeguides.sfgate.com/time-plant-lavender-66826.html | |||
:By Leslie Rose | |||
Lavender (Lavandula spp.) attracts butterflies and bees while deterring ants. It needs full sun and well-draining soil. If you live inland, you will find this drought-tolerant shrub perfectly suited to your natural climate with intense sunlight and low rainfall. On the coast, with its overcast conditions, you may have more difficulty growing this heat- and sun-loving plant. Planting lavender at the right time of year and giving it proper care will help establish this plant for a successful growing season. | |||
:Planting Time | |||
The best planting time for lavender is fall. October's cooler temperatures, low to moderate rainfall and less intense sun work well for planting lavender. By establishing itself in fall and winter, lavender is ready to bloom in spring. Lavender grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 5 through 9, depending on species and cultivar. | |||
:Planting Tips | |||
Lavender doesn't need to be fertilized except in the poorest soils. More important than soil fertility is soil drainage. Peat moss will contribute to soil drainage and moisture retention, while acidifying the soil slightly. Spread a 1-inch layer of peat moss over the area where you wish to plant your lavender, and work it into the soil with a rake or a hoe. Break up the soil and remove any rocks you find. Dig a hole deep enough for the root ball of the lavender, but no deeper than the root ball. Place the lavender in the hole, fill in any spaces with the amended soil. Water the lavender deeply after planting. | |||
:Establishing Lavender | |||
Although lavender is drought-tolerant once established, it will need diligent watering until it becomes established in its new spot. Water lavender once a week, or twice weekly, if needed. Check the soil around the lavender with a moisture meter and do not allow the soil to dry out. Do not water the lavender when rainwater supplies the necessary moisture. By spring, the new plants should be established and will require less frequent watering. | |||
:Regular Care | |||
Water your lavender infrequently -- once every two weeks. At the height of the summer, your lavender may need more frequent watering, but do not allow the soil to become waterlogged. Check the soil with a moisture meter when in doubt. Lavender can tolerate drought but not constantly wet soil. Prune off blossoms in late June or early July, at the height of color, to encourage a second round of blossoming by October. Use sanitized pruning shears to cut the blossom stems below the crown of leaves. | |||
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*Source:http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/suffering-from-low-back-pain-a-lavender-oil-massage-can-help-v0216/ | *Source:http://www.thehealthsite.com/diseases-conditions/suffering-from-low-back-pain-a-lavender-oil-massage-can-help-v0216/ | ||