However, if pruned correctly, hardy lavenders, such as English lavender, will survive for up to 20 years. Aileen Carroll, professional gardener and manager at Van Windens garden center in ...

There are better herbs that will happily grow alongside lavender like rosemary (Salvia rosmarinus) or thyme (Thymus vulgaris). Hardy, delicious, and able to adapt to most soil conditions ...

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Bees adore them and they thrive in a sunny spot in well-drained soil. Which? Gardening magazine grew 23 varieties of English lavender in the north and south of the UK over two years to see which would ...