Growing Lavender

Choose an area that receives full sun; at least 6 to 8 hours. The more sun, the better. South facing locations are ideal.

Proper soil is key to the success of lavender. Lavender are a waterwise plant and good soil drainage is a mush. Dig a hole at least twice the size of the lavender nursery pot. If planting in the garden, amend the native soil at a 50/50 ratio with Dr. Earth Mother Land Planting Mix. In pots, use Dr. Earth Pot of Gold Potting Soil.

Remove the lavender plant from the nursery pot, and place in the hole. Fill in with the amended soil or more Dr. Earth Pot of Gold Potting Soil gently tapping the soil to remove air pockets.

Add a handful of organic Dr. Earth Root Zone to soil about 6 inches from the base of the plant. This fertilizer will penetrate to the roots giving the lavender the nutrients it needs to help establish in its new home.

Water thoroughly.

Lavender will need to be watered regularly until they are established. Once the lavender starts producing new growth, cut back on watering to only water once every 10 days or when the lavender starts to droop.

While your lavender is actively growing, feed it regularly with Dr. Earth Annual Bloom. This is a slow-release, organic fertilizer that is scientifically formulated to provide optimum levels of primary essential plant nutrients, including micronutrients and multi minerals including eight select strains of Ecto and Endo mycorrhizae contribute to drought tolerance, enhanced nutrient availability and increased plant performance.