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00:0010 Gardening Mistakes That Could Harm Your Lavender
00:03Overfertilizing Lavender
00:06Lavender thrives in lean soils.
00:09Excess nitrogen causes floppy, disease-prone growth and weaker fragrance.
00:14Apply light compost once in spring.
00:18Pruning at the wrong time or incorrectly.
00:21Prune after the first summer bloom,
00:24trimming one-third of new growth without hitting old wood.
00:27Improves airflow, encourages re-bloom.
00:31Harvesting Lavender at the Wrong Stage
00:33Harvest when lower two-thirds show color and tops remain closed.
00:39Cutting too early or late harms fragrance and future growth.
00:43Choosing the Wrong Lavender Variety for Your Climate
00:46Match lavender species to your USDA zone.
00:50English for cold climates, Spanish for mild winters and hybrids for heat and humidity.
00:55Using Heavy, Compact Soils
00:58Avoid clay and compact soils that trap moisture.
01:02Amend with coarse sand or gravel or plant on raised mounds instead.
01:07Crowding plants too closely.
01:10Space plants 18 to 24 inches apart to improve airflow.
01:14Reduce disease and allow healthy shrub development and nearby bee nesting activity.
01:18Ignoring pests and disease symptoms.
01:22Monitor for aphids, spittlebugs, wilting or browning.
01:26Treat early with water or insecticidal soap and correct drainage or spacing issues.
01:31Skipping mulch and ground covers.
01:34Skip moisture-holding wood mulches.
01:37Use gravel or coarse sand to reflect heat, suppress weeds, and keep crowns dry and healthy.
01:42Neglecting winter protection.
01:46In cold zones, shield plants with burlap or evergreen boughs.
01:50Avoid covers or mulch that trap moisture and rot crowns.
01:55Planting in too much shade.
01:57Provide 6 to 8 hours of sun.
02:00Shade causes leggy growth, fewer blooms, and disease.
02:04Use reflective surfaces if needed.
02:05Slick either as high or zebra bars.
02:07Slick ground covers or
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