Lavender, with its vibrant purple flowers and silvery-green foliage, is a stunning herb. However, maintaining its beauty can be challenging without the correct fertiliser. This attractive plant should be at its most radiant in August during its peak bloom.
If your lavender appears weak or isn't flowering as much as it should, a light application of fertiliser is recommended. You don't need to invest a lot of money or time on lavender fertiliser. A few items from your kitchen can help it thrive.
READ MORE: Rats will 'scurry away' from three garden plants that naturally 'repel' rodents Stephanie LeBlanc, a gardener and founder of Celebrated Herb, has revealed that a homemade feed can keep lavender plants "blooming and smelling amazing all year round". She stated: "Lavender plants do not require a lot of nutrients, you can still use some kitchen scraps (organic matter) to provide them with additional nourishment.", reports the Express .
What to feed a lavender plant to keep it flowering for longer Banana peels Banana peels are one of the best kitchen scraps to feed most flowers. They contain potassium, which supports flowering, and other nutrients such as magnesium, which helps improve disease resistance. Stephanie advised: "Banana peels are rich in potassium, which can promote strong root growth and flowering.
Chop up banana peels and bury them in the soil around the base of your lavender plants." Cutting banana peels into small pieces and burying the peel slices near the laven.