STOP! Doing This Is Killing Your Lavender - 5 Critical Mistakes

STOP! If your lavender is looking woody, leggy, or just plain sad, you might be accidentally killing it. In this video, we’re breaking down the 5 CRITICAL mistakes that lead to lavender death. From the "April Pruning Myth" to the hidden dangers of glazed pots, I’ll show you exactly how to keep your lavender thriving, silver, and smelling sweet for years to come. Whether you're growing Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender), L. stoechas (French Lavender), or hybrids like L. x intermedia, the rules for success are simple—but easy to get wrong! In this video, you’ll discover: Mistake #1: The Drainage Trap. Why clay soil and "wet feet" are a death sentence for Mediterranean plants. Mistake #2: Buying the Wrong Species. Not all lavender is created equal! I’ll explain which varieties survive UK winters and which ones need intense heat. Mistake #3: The Shade Struggle. How much sun does lavender really need? (Hint: It’s more than you think). Mistake #4: Pruning Blunders. The truth about pruning in April vs. August/September and why you should NEVER cut into old wood. Mistake #5: The Silent Killer. Why your "wilting" plant might actually be overwatered, and how to tell the difference. Don’t let your lavender become another "moral issue" in the compost bin! Watch until the end to learn how to identify root suffocation and fungal pathogens before it’s too late. 🌿 Have you made one of these mistakes? Or do you have a "lavender war story" to share? Let us know in the comments below! Chapters: 00:00 - Stop Killing Your Lavender! 00:55 - Mistake #1: Poor Drainage & Soil Types 02:45 - Mistake #2: Choosing the Wrong Variety (UK vs. Global) 05:03 - Mistake #3: The Sunlight Requirement 06:34 - Mistake #4: Pruning Timing & Techniques 11:26 - Mistake #5: The Biggest Killer - Overwatering 14:56 - Final Tips for Thriving Lavender Follow Walking Talking Gardeners for more technical gardening advice with a bit of banter: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/walkingtalkinggardener/ #LavenderCare #GardeningTips #PlantMaintenance #PruningLavender #WalkingTalkingGardeners #GardenMistakes #UKGardening #LavenderPruning