Pruning is one of the most essential garden maintenance tasks, and using the right tools — such as secateurs (garden shears) — makes a huge difference in plant health and growth.
When to Prune Lavender?
For most UK gardeners, late summer pruning is the key to long-lived, healthy lavender. A light spring tidy can help in colder areas, but the golden rule is never to cut into old wood. With proper care, your lavender will reward you with fragrant blooms and buzzing pollinators for many years.
