Lavender
The lavender plant has stunning spikes of bluish-purple flowers that bloom during spring. The appearance of this plant depends a lot on its genus. Some types of lavender have simple narrow oval leaves, and some have more intricate foliage.
The plant can also grow in shrubs that reach a few feet tall. Lavender is well-known for its calming fragrance, and both the flowers and silvery-green foliage are harvested for their oils or dried to be used in potpourris and sachets.
As it originates from the dry, sandy soil of the Mediterranean, lavender has evolved a lot to subsist on little water. During the first year of growth, you should focus on keeping the soil moisturized.
I have lavender plants outside, and they never bloom. Had them for 10yrs. (they get leaves but no flower).
according to my Grandmother, when plants do not grow flowers or not bear fruits, they’re known to be gay, & I’m not kidding! this is especially true with papaya trees
I have geraniums on my front steps and the cold and snow will hit NY soon. What do I do with them during Winter?
Dear Michelle,
Your question is very relevant, especially this time of the year. First, your geraniums will have to find shelter indoors during the cold season, at 50 F (you can place a thermometer around your geraniums to make sure you hit that proper temperature). Make sure you water them every two weeks, otherwise their roots will rot. Hope you found this useful and we’re waiting for your feedback on other articles, too!
I bring mine indoors, put in a sunny spot (half a day) and water once a week. Put them out in the summer and they bloom! Good luck
There are several ways to overwinter them. You should be able to find step by step instructions on your computer.
I have had them in the past, brought them inside & kept them watered until about mid to late April then back out on our front porch they go. I didn’t keep any this winter; it was time to get new ones in the spring. My mother kept them about 3 or 4 years alternating between out & indoors for the seasons. After that length of time she’d get new plants from the florist, lawn & garden departments or a nursery that has plants. Hers would grow to be really beautiful & mine were year before last.
I have a mock orange bush that has never bloomed. Is there anything I can do to help it bloom?