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Gardening expert names when to prune lavender to get 'second flush of flowers'
A gardening expert has shared the best time to prune lavenders so they produce more flowers - and it's sooner than you might think. The secret is to prune them twice a year
Lavender lovers, take note! Plant experts @plantvibrations have divulged top tips for pruning the fragrant favourite to ensure a bountiful bloom. In their latest YouTube video, the green-fingered gurus revealed that the secret to the healthiest lavender brimming with flowers is to prune them twice a year.
According to the experts, early spring and summer are the prime times for giving your lavender plants a trim. But there's a twist in the tale for those eager to maximise their lavender's potential – the plant whisperers also suggest a sneaky alternative pruning time during the "peak bloom season".
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By cutting back a third from the top of the foliage at this time, you might just coax out a second flush of flowers towards the end of summer or as autumn begins.
And there's a bonus for those snipping away during the flowering season – the cuttings can be transformed into delightful bouquets to adorn your home.
Simply tie up the stems and hang them to dry, infusing your living space with both beauty and fragrance, reports the Express.
The video has sparked a flurry of comments from fans lauding the expert advice, with @deborahklinlger8565 exclaiming: "I would dry bunches of it!"
Another viewer expressed gratitude, commenting: "Thank you so much! I really wanna grow some lavender one day!"
