Bringing home a lavender plant is exciting, but before you pop it into its new home, follow this rule to ensure your lavender ...

It also doesn't like clay and acidic soil. If you attempt growing lavender anywhere outside of Mediterranean climate zones, you'll find yourself struggling to keep this beloved plant happy.

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.