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Rosemary is an evergreen shrub that is commonly used as a culinary herb in Mediterranean dishes. Its Latin name is Rosmarinus officinalis and there are many varieties available, some of which include trailing and sprawling types, such as ‘Prostratus’. These are ideal for patio pots as well as compact bushy varieties that are often used as formal hedging and wall shrubs and are very easy to grow. The leaves have an aromatic fragrance and beautiful small, usually blue…

Rosemary Pruning Rosemary is an evergreen shrub (herb) that is often used in cooking recipes. It is often mistaken for Lavender as it looks very similar to the untrained eye. Unlike Lavender, it is not essential to prune Rosemary but it does benefit from yearly pruning to keep it looking healthy and to stop it from getting overgrown. They can reach heights of 5ft (150cm) if left unpruned they can quickly outgrow their desired area and become very…

Pruning French / Spanish Lavender French and Spanish Lavender is part of the Lamiaceae family of plants and is also known as the Lavandula stoechas. It is more tender and less hardy than the more common English Lavender (Lavandula angustifola) that is often planted as low growing hedging. French Lavender is best grown in pots where it can be moved into sheltered positions for the winter. This more tender type of Lavender is often easily identified by…

Lavender Plant Guide Lavender, also known as ‘Lavendula’, is a very popular evergreen shrub that produces the most fragrant, beautiful flowers. It can be grown in many planting situations, from a small low-growing formal hedging to potted Lavender on the patio. They will grow in most soil types as long as it is well-drained. They are relatively drought tolerant once fully established. Lavender is also known for being a herb and is used in many dishes.…