There is still time to do some easy and cheap work in your garden, which will help lavender grow “indefinitely” in the future.
Lavender is a much-loved plant thanks to its sweet scent and popularity among pollinators. With its distinctive purple color, it is also quite easy to care for.
Even though it’s November and yard work is slowing down, there’s still a lot to do with lavender. According to experts, doing a simple task now will ensure abundant lavender growth in the future, and it’s really easy to do.
The secret lies in the propagation of the plant. Taking cuttings from a lavender plant is a safe way to encourage its growth, but it is essential to do it correctly. The key is to choose woody, non-flowering stems, preferably after flowering has finished. Simply examine the plant and find a stem that has no flowers, follow it until you notice a color change, and cut at that spot.
How to make a lavender cutting
Next, remove the leaves from the base of the stem and plant the cuttings in small pots with good quality, very moist compost. Then, place the pots in a warm, sheltered place, such as a greenhouse, and wait for “the magic to happen”. After a few weeks, you will notice the development of roots in the soil.
Once the cuttings begin to grow, you can transfer them to larger pots. This simple method will ensure an “almost unlimited” supply of lavender, free of charge. It is important, however, to use well-draining compost to avoid rot and to ensure that the roots develop properly before the next growing season.
This way, you will be able to enjoy wonderfully scented flowers that will be a real hit with pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
