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Post by Deleted on Jan 7, 2007 16:18:11 GMT
This lavendar is really past its best, can I cut it right back down to the ground? if so, whens the best time of year to do that?  |
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Post by andy on Jan 7, 2007 17:34:46 GMT
I'd cut it about half back....the best time to do it is after it's flowered although i'd probably do it now if it was mine.
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Post by Dr Bill on Jan 7, 2007 20:41:30 GMT
I understand that lavenders don't like being cut back into old wood, so yes, probably about half would be about right
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2007 9:27:44 GMT
I cut my lavender (Hidcote) back in the spring for 3 reasons (I have about 70 plants at the front of my house BTW).  1. The birds can feed on the seed heads through the winter 2. They can self seed which gives me new plants  3. The plants look better through the winter IMO and have better protection from the winter weather.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2007 10:01:21 GMT
Your house is beautiful Rita, I can't understand why you haven't sold it yet  |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 8, 2007 10:06:10 GMT
Thanks trunkyjo - but nothing is in flower now so it doesn't look quite so good, garden wise at the moment - but inside is immaculate of course ;D
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