Gardeners are being told to put lavender plants in their gardens to provide a vital lifeline in time for the summer.

Herbs that like drier soil conditions will do better in a bed by themselves, in containers, or even planted right in the landscape near other drought-tolerant plants. Lavender, thyme, oregano ...

garden enthusiasts have been warned not to over-do it, as too much fertiliser will result in surplus foliage growth and could even kill off the plant.According to Gardeners World, most lavender ...