<![CDATA[ Latest from Homes & Gardens in Lavender ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/tag/lavender Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ What to Do with Lavender in April to Set Your Plant Up for Its Best Summer Bloom Yet ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/what-to-do-with-lavender-in-april YLX2EfBiZDpe7NrYNbbKUf Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Keep Ticks Out of Your Garden for Good With a Fragrant Plant They Can’t Stand – But You’ll Love ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/using-lavender-to-deter-ticks H2qn8x2FFeQMmemhGw7F5 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:05:00 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:36:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 places you should never plant lavender – experts share their tried-and-tested insights for maintaining these bee-friendly plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/places-you-should-never-plant-lavender 7uhnFAsrSoiEkzWsVhDQXb Tue, 27 May 2025 03:30:00 +0000 Fri, 30 May 2025 11:03:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was tired of my trash can smelling – but this 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VoEP3tchzApE7rPdqxfLa6 Sat, 07 Sep 2024 04:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:11:53 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best plants for a sunny patio – 5 sun-loving container plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/plants-for-a-sunny-patio Z2vRDVbebXfJbZnx6Dee97 Tue, 16 Jul 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Martha Stewart's 'romantic' larkspurs are perfect for summer – and experts say they work both inside and outside the home ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/celebrity-style/martha-stewart-purple-and-lavender-larkspurs vczHb3u2HG8DC7m49GkdMK Tue, 25 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:16:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to plant lavender seeds – expert tips for successful sowing ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-plant-lavender-seeds rmbPokZTUZicPpwd24vpe8 Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:12:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best lavender companion plants – 8 plants to pair with these fragrant flowers ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/lavender-companion-plants hwJr2FadgZGRErZuwcqbDB Tue, 18 Jun 2024 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best tick repellent plants – 5 plants that can steer these pests away from your yard ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/tick-repellent-plants AfsfCDAxog8XsmRnAExfCm Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 23:34:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Summer container ideas – 11 seasonal looks for colorful pots and planters ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/summer-container-planting-ideas QGeb8c2M9MnJ5mmCH75BdR Thu, 06 Jun 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:11:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 outstanding flowers to plant in a vegetable garden to deter pests – and which ones they repel ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/flowers-to-plant-in-a-vegetable-garden-to-deter-pests duQ9PEyJM2hEygjiFHsqNn Sat, 25 May 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:10:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ 11 nice-smelling scents garden pests hate – and how 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these aromatic plants thriving ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/lavender-pests-and-problems RnLDXUgfp3dXBGwN6qxYaQ Wed, 08 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:12:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should you fertilize lavender? Garden experts offer advice for this aromatic favorite ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/fertilize-lavender QrQHvwgj2ahoeDsyChZRPf Sun, 28 Apr 2024 05:00:41 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you revive woody lavender plants? Pruning advice from a professional gardener to save your plants this spring ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/woody-lavender-plants WsvDrEkk5NqpVG69n4RfBd Sun, 21 Apr 2024 11:00:18 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of beetles inside your house – 5 fast and effective methods ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-to-get-rid-of-beetles QcVmmPzvkUFbjsB5sgg4tZ Fri, 19 Apr 2024 15:00:23 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:12:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best flowering hedges – 12 plants for beautiful boundaries ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/flowering-hedges 4uFZwmUsGkmE6uCMAomDgQ Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:00:16 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:13:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Landscaping with lavender – 15 ways to use this classic shrub in your planting design ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/landscaping-with-lavender ToCYyjGxuTBkeKMsDw7vv9 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 05:00:50 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:16:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lavender is the new pink for spring 2024 – here are the chicest buys to bring this calming hue into your home ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/lavender-decor 5yMSWRKPaY5WKDum8qLXea Thu, 14 Mar 2024 19:30:27 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 14:11:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the 6 best scents for boosting productivity when working from home ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/best-scents-for-boosting-productivity S87FFCVH8cJz9DwLpfWEAA Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:00:59 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:16:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ Jennifer Lopez's 'versatile' cabinet hue brings an unwavering sense of timelessness to her kitchen ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/celebrity-style/jennifer-lopez-gray-kitchen-cabinet-color PsMzDjydVyf5HoSuZ52ML Wed, 14 Feb 2024 20:00:19 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:16:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 expensive-looking home decor items from the Pottery Barn Monique Lhuillier collection that you shouldn't skip ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/shopping/best-pottery-barn-monique-lhuillier-spring-collection KxgTtQ5A7V2nCQTRhpetNc Mon, 22 Jan 2024 01:00:09 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:16:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to dry lavender and enhance its fragrance – 4 simple steps to make your home smell good ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-to-dry-lavender-and-enhance-its-fragrance qpu6KsASV6RJGLukHpDxa5 Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:15:32 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:16:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ DIY lavender rug and carpet freshener – 6 steps to make and use it ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/how-to-make-a-diy-lavender-rug-freshener H8oJ64Dixf6kZyKVwKWLX9 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 07:00:36 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:16:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to harvest lavender seeds – for growing more of these fragrant shrubs ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-harvest-lavender-seeds FEe3TDqbG7difVW2tEX3uK Fri, 08 Sep 2023 07:00:45 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:15:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ When should I prune lavender? The experts share their timing tips ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/when-should-i-prune-lavender Jv84YHEHQopT7usoBwpdQC Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:23 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:15:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does lavender attract wealth? 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Experts recommend the best types of lavender for dry conditions ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/is-lavender-drought-tolerant KMgps5LrmTopHdxRuWjTL5 Mon, 29 May 2023 10:00:55 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:17:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to propagate lavender from cuttings – expert tips for successful softwood and hardwood propagation ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-propagate-lavender 6JLn2kzugMESfKADqesrbG Thu, 25 May 2023 07:00:59 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Lavender growing mistakes – the 6 biggest errors to avoid, according to a gardening expert ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/lavender-growing-mistakes iQ7rgyUnYpEsYtfBmodZS6 Tue, 23 May 2023 07:00:44 +0000 Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:24:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Growing lavender in pots – expert tips for healthy container plants ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/how-to-grow-lavender-in-pots sXkA2fyDNd5pjMWrcQHKwE Sun, 21 May 2023 10:00:58 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best shrubs for containers – 12 ways to make long-lasting impact in a small space ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/gardens/best-shrubs-for-containers NQUjm9hinRVboMeh92m9ie Sun, 21 May 2023 08:00:18 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 12:14:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of silverfish (for good): pest control experts share this simple 5-step method ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/life-design/how-to-get-rid-of-silverfish WCEbFtXtVUrZmoF8B36qRQ Fri, 10 Mar 2023 16:00:42 +0000 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 16:21:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Not what you want before bed': HGTV's Jenny Marrs warns against this energizing color in the bedroom ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/jenny-marrs-warns-against-this-bedroom-color 78LBC5byJnpTyE9z4YM5B7 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 13:01:19 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:17:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ We're obsessed with Chrissy Teigen's kitchen – and we're buying our way into it with these 5 finds ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/chrissy-teigens-kitchen-finds vccPAXFp9K2ugPHRXAChom Sat, 21 Jan 2023 06:00:34 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:17:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Chrissy Teigen's bathroom is in the most unexpected color – but, of course, it's beautiful ]]> https://www.homesandgardens.com/news/chrissy-teigens-bathroom uXv26Xt6eMoKPUdFCcqnCL Thu, 29 Dec 2022 07:00:26 +0000 Fri, 16 May 2025 09:17:00 +0000