When was the last time that you got really excited about a plant in the gardening world? I can tell you when it was for me.

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I am trying to get advice on the best lavender to grow in our humid New ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Lavender has been cultivated for centuries as a practical and pretty herb that’s used for everything from ...

Trader Joe’s is always helping us level up our plant and flower game. From the celebrated arrival of its signature peonies to its adorable mini olive trees, plenty of its plants are instant hits. Now, ...

Lavender growing outdoors in a purple pot with teacup set on rim. - Melissa Herzog/Shutterstock In 2020, the National Garden Bureau named lavender (Lavandula spp.) its perennial of the year, citing ...

Lavender is a popular perennial known for its fragrant flowers, as well as its use within cosmetics and herbal remedies. When you see abundant fields of lavender flowers it's easy to assume they are ...