Lavender (Lavandula) is a beautiful, aromatic plant native to the Mediterranean which many gardeners incorporate into their landscape, sometimes with dismaying results. If you notice your lavender plants dying, you’re probably wondering why and how to revive lavender. Why is My Lavender Plant Dying? If you’ve noticed your lavender plant is looking a bit peaked, the first order of business is to identify the cause. Lavender plants can be a bit persnickety. For one thing they require well-draining soil with a pH of 6 to 8. A soil test will help to determine if the pH needs adjusting. To raise pH, amend the soil with limestone. As lavender hails from the Mediterranean, this plant needs plenty of sun; six to eight hours per day. New plants are not yet able to tolerate the heat, however, so plant them in early to mid-spring so they have time to acclimate before the […]
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