How to Plant & Care for Lavender Plugs
Summer (Outdoor Planting):
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Pick a sunny location: Lavender thrives in full sun — aim for 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
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Well-drained soil is key: Lavender does not like “wet feet.” Add sand or gravel to your soil if needed to improve drainage.
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Spacing: Space plugs as far as the Lavender type maturity size.
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Watering: Water gently right after planting. Continue to water every few days until established (about 2–3 weeks). After that, lavender is drought-tolerant — water only when the soil is dry.
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No fertilizer needed: Lavender prefers lean soil. Too much fertility can cause leggy growth and reduce fragrance.
Fall/Winter Care:
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In the ground (hardy varieties): If you planted hardy varieties like Lavandula angustifolia (English lavender), they can stay in the ground through winter.
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In pots (or less hardy varieties):
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Bring containers indoors before the first hard frost. Place them in a cool, bright spot (like a sunny windowsill or unheated sunroom).
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Water sparingly — only when the soil is bone dry. Lavender prefers to stay on the dry side in winter.
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Eucalyptus Care
How to Plant & Overwinter Eucalyptus
Summer (Outdoor Planting):
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Choose a sunny spot: Eucalyptus loves full sun — pick a location that gets at least 6 hours of sunlight per day.
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Well-drained soil: Make sure the soil doesn’t stay soggy. You can add sand or compost to improve drainage if needed.
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Spacing: Give your plant room to breathe — space plugs 2 to 3 feet apart.
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Water regularly: Especially for the first few weeks after planting. Once established, eucalyptus is fairly drought-tolerant.
Fall Transition (Potting Up):
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Before the first frost (usually around late September/early October), dig up your eucalyptus if it’s in the ground.
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Pot it in a container with drainage holes, using a well-draining potting mix.
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Choose a container large enough to support root growth but not too big — about 10-12” wide for young plants.
Winter Care (Indoors):
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Place near a sunny window: Eucalyptus needs as much light as possible indoors. A south-facing window is ideal.
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Avoid overwatering: Let the top inch of soil dry out between waterings.
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Optional: Mist occasionally to prevent dry indoor air from stressing the plant.
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It may grow slower indoors, but that’s normal!
Lavande hivernante
Soins des plantes d'hiver
L'entretien hivernal de la lavande est essentiel pour assurer son épanouissement pendant la saison froide. Protégez-la des intempéries comme le gel, le vent et la neige en utilisant des couvertures respirantes. Contactez-nous pour obtenir des fournitures de qualité pour protéger vos plantes et les maintenir en bonne santé tout au long de l'hiver.