Tag: Lavender

Your Lavender should dry within a few weeks. Insert your fully dried Lavender flower buds into zip lock bags, or airtight containers and store it away from light, heat, and humidity to preserve its fragrance, color and to avoid mold and rot. Generally, dried Lavender will keep its delightful fragrance for a season. How can […]

Just as humans are attracted to the sweet aromas of scented candles, it’s no surprise dogs and other pets may be, too. Dogs have an incredible sense of smell and may be drawn to the appetizing scents of the delicious-smelling candles throughout your home. Is lavender scented candles safe for dogs? Each candle burns for […]

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 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 […]

Most lavender will keep a very strong fragrance for an entire season when dried, but when you store and care for it correctly you can extend that life upwards of 10 years. How do you preserve lavender smell? Your Lavender should dry within a few weeks. Insert your fully dried Lavender flower buds into zip […]

While some love getting high, others would rather not have it. Thus while smoking lavender will give you a relaxing feeling, it does not have any psychoactive effects. Meaning it won’t make you feel high. The best part about lavender is its calming properties. What does lavender do when you smoke it? Smoking lavender with […]

“If left unpruned, plants become too tall, woody and gappy, splay open and finally collapse,” she explains. “For plant health and longevity, it’s best to maintain a compact, rounded shape, or for a lavender hedge, a nice undulating ‘caterpillar’. Can you revive woody lavender? Woody lavender, not an easy patient Some shrubs can take severe […]

Overwatered lavender may have yellowing leaves, initially on the lower leaves. Dropping, a rotting odor, and of course sodden soil are also indicators of an overwatered lavender dying. Underwatered lavender will droop and the soil will feel completely dried out. What happens if lavender gets too much water? Lavender is drought-tolerant, which means mature plants […]

A few common essential oils that are SAFE to use for your cat include lavender, copaiba, helichrysum, and frankincense. If you diffuse oils in your home, it should not cause a problem for your cat, as oil used in a diffuser is highly diluted (versus direct topical application or dietary supplementation). Is the smell of […]

What To Do With Lavender: 20 Fun Recipes + Ideas Create a Shower Bundle. Carpet Freshener. Make Lavender Soap. Use Lavender for Gift Wrapping. Make Homemade Candles. Make Bath Salts. Pet Deodorizer. Linen Spray. What to do with lavender after you cut it? Fresh, cut lavender bunches can be put in a vase of water […]

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. […]

Poisonous Ingredient It is mainly the linalyl acetate and linalool in lavender oil that are poisonous. Is lavender plant toxic to humans? When taken by mouth: Lavender is commonly consumed in foods. It’s possibly safe when taken as medicine. Side effects might include constipation, diarrhea, and headache. When applied to the skin: Lavender is possibly […]

For indoor growing, lavender should receive as much light as possible. It will do best in a south-facing window or where it can get a minimum of three to four hours of direct sunlight. Rotate the pot weekly for uniform growth and flowering. Can lavender survive indoors? Although lavender loves heat, indoors you’ll have better […]

For formal landscapes, try arranging lavender in planting bands or blocks with groups of six, eight, 10 or more plants in a single area. In more naturalistic-style gardens, bank lavender in swaths, laying out the plants to twist and turn through the garden like a lavender river bed. Where do I put lavender in my […]

Lavender requires well-drained soil and plenty of space to allow air circulation around plants. Suitable mulch for lavender includes: Small, crushed rock. Pea gravel. Nut shells. Pine needles. Oyster shells. Coarse sand. What do you put around lavender plants? The Best Companion Plants for Lavender Echinacea. Echinacea and lavender make a great pairing, and not […]

The answer to this question is unfortunately not a simple as a straightforward yes or no. Lavender contains a small amount of a compound called linalool, which is toxic to both dogs and cats. Can I plant lavender if I have a dog? The lavender plant contains a compound called linalool, which can be toxic […]

If you have lavender in pots dying it may be because the plant is over or underwatered, the soil is inconsistent with the plant’s needs, the plant is too little, getting too much sunlight, or the plant may need to be fertilized. Again, cold temperatures may affect potted lavender. Why does my potted lavender keep […]

Lavender Has Many Uses Because of its clean scent, this herb is an extremely popular ingredient in products we use to wash ourselves, including shampoo, facial cleansers, and hand soap, as well as cleaning products for our homes. It’s also one of the most popular essential oils. What is lavender best known for? Best known […]

This flower represents serenity, grace, and calmness. The biblical meaning of lavender symbolizes purity, devotion, and love; that’s why lavender is referenced more than a hundred times in the Bible by the name of nard or spikenard by Hebrews. What is the symbolic meaning of lavender? Lavender flowers represent purity, silence, devotion, serenity, grace, and […]

Essential oil Lavender is commonly used in aromatherapy. To reap the benefits of its calming smell, you can simply hold a bottle of lavender oil to your nose and inhale. For a more sustained experience, you may prefer to place a few drops of the oil into a diffuser, which can spread its aroma throughout […]