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Gardeners in Wales with lavender told 'now is perfect time' to carry out key task
Gardeners in Wales with lavender told 'now is perfect time' to carry out key task
Lavender plants are great for attracting wildlife to the garden and they smell lovely too. But in order to keep them thriving, you need to carry out a key task in July
Gardeners in Wales with lavender have been told 'now is the perfect time' to carry out a key task
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If you're lucky enough to have a lavender plant gracing your garden, you'll be well aware of their allure. The vibrant purple blooms not only exude a delightful fragrance but also attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making your garden a preferred spot for these creatures.
However, to ensure your lavender flourishes, proper care is essential. Michael the Mediterranean Gardener, a TikTok user, recently highlighted an important task for lavender owners to undertake in July, which he describes as the 'perfect time'. This task is propagation through cuttings, and it's surprisingly straightforward, reports the Express.
How to take lavender cuttings
In his video, Michael demonstrated exactly how to take cuttings from your lavender plant so you can start to grow them this way in preparation for next year.
Kneeling beside his lavender, he explained: "What we're looking for in a candidate for a cutting is a nice, straight, healthy stem that doesn't have any flower buds. We're looking for something that is just starting to harden off."
He then identified a suitable part of the plant without buds, noting: "If we look down, we can see the change in colour moving from green just going into that slightly woodier colour."
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Taking lavender cuttings is so simple
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He cautioned against cutting too far down the stem, as this would be ineffective. Next, he advised removing all leaves from the stem, leaving only two or three 'at the very top'.
Afterwards, at the base of the stem where the leaf nodes are, make a clean cut with a sharp knife.
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How to propagate lavender
Now you've got your cutting, it's time to propagate. Take a small tub and fill it with soil. Position the stem cutting between the soil and the edge of the pot. Continue this process with the number of cuttings you have.
Michael advised: "Mediterranean herbs don't want to be too wet, so you want to spray this maybe once or twice a day, that's more than enough."
Place the plant in a 'sheltered but sunny' location, and when new leaves begin to sprout, it's time to transfer them to a bigger pot.
