Author: Gerardo Gonzalez

Helps with mood, anxiety and depression: “Lavender is known for its ability to calm the nervous system, lift the mood and even lower blood pressure,” says Dr. Lin. “Research links lavender usage to less anxiety and depression.” Is breathing lavender good for you? Today, research suggests that breathing in lavender’s aroma could improve sleep quality. […]

Lavender and roses are a classic, pretty pairing. Shrub roses and floribunda rose varieties are prime choices as companion plants for lavender. Roses do well in most conditions (USDA Zone 2 – 11), depending on the variety you choose. Rose bushes thrive in loamy, well-draining soil. What can you not plant with lavender? What should […]

Luckily, lavender has several companion plants that are just as easy to grow. From flowers to herbs, you can’t go wrong planting these 12 plants with your lavender. There are also a few plants that shouldn’t be planted anywhere near lavender, but don’t worry – we’ll cover those too. What should not be planted with […]

Lavender companion plants include flowers that, like lavender, enjoy full sun and well-drained soil such as marigolds, zinnias and certain types of daisies. What should marigolds not be planted near? Marigold – French Marigolds (Tagetes patula) produce chemicals that repel whitefly, Mexican bean beetles, root knot nematodes, and root lesion nematodes. Avoid planting them near […]

Subscribe to FallsGarden! 1.1 1. Rabbits. 1.2 2. Goats. 1.3 3. Deers. 1.4 4. Squirrels. 1.5 5. Grasshoppers. 1.6 6. Bees. 1.7 7. Bearded Dragon. 1.8 Other Animals Attracted By The Lavender Plant. Does lavender attract anything? Not only is it great at repelling nuisance bugs, but lavender also attracts beneficial pollinators to its fragrant […]

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We also found that lavender oil inhalation attenuated the serotonin syndrome induced by fluoxetine plus 5-HTP. Thus, the present results suggest that the anxiolytic-like effect of lavender essential oil on marble-burying behavior is related to serotonergic neurotransmission, likely mediated by 5-HT1A receptors. What does lavender do to the brain? Lavender is renowned for its ability […]

Diluted lavender oil is generally considered safe for topical use on dogs. Lavender essential oil is extremely potent. Just like for humans, pure lavender essential oils should not be applied to the skin or ingested. Instead, they should be mixed with a carrier oil. Is the smell of lavender toxic to dogs? While pet parents […]

To help soothe anxious dogs, those who struggle to sleep, are depressed or need calming down, simply add a couple drops of your diluted lavender oil to your dog’s collar, or on a neck bandana; on a cotton ball placed next to their bed or carrier – or directly onto their bedding. How do I […]

In 1969, the color came to symbolize empowerment. Lavender sashes and armbands were distributed to a crowd of hundreds in a “gay power” march from Washington Square Park to Stonewall Inn in New York, to commemorate the Stonewall riots that had just taken place a month before. What flower represents LGBT? Violets have been associated […]

This herb has a very holy reputation throughout time. Lavender is mentioned often in the Bible by its Greek name Spikenard. There are also references to this plant in Christian writings in which Lavender is believed to have been taken from the Garden of Eden by Adam and Eve. Is lavender mentioned in the Bible? […]