These easy-to-grow shrubs are a popular choice in British gardens (Image: Getty)
plants are a beautiful addition to any garden, providing colour and a heady scent that also works as a deterrent.
These easy-to-grow shrubs are a popular choice in British as they love full sun and are drought-tolerant.
While they are hardy, they do require some light care throughout the year to keep them looking their best.
Over time, lavender can become leggy, woody and unattractive, which is why it’s best to trim them.
Most experts suggest lavender plants in late summer after they finish flowering to remove spent and old leaf growth.
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Lavender plants are a beautiful addition to any garden (Image: Getty)
However, one expert has also suggested the plant can be trimmed in late February or early March.
An expert from Ashridge Nurseries said on their that lavenders can be given a “light trim” in late February or early March, ideally completed by early March.
The experts added: “This is the trim that tidies up your plants for summer and encourages lots of flowers.”
However, it’s important gardeners do not cut into woody stems as it’s difficult for lavenders to produce new growth from old stems.
When pruning at this time of year, ensure the plant is either still in winter dormancy or when there is some green growth.
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During its summer prune, gardeners can cut back the plant more aggressively—around two-thirds of its height.
When pruning any plant, including lavender, sharp, clean cutting tools are important to minimise the risk of disease and ensure a clean cut.
Cut at a slanting, downward angle so rainwater runs off the cutting area. This will help prevent infection and disease.
Lavenders in pots can grow more prolifically, so they may need to be trimmed more often.