Lavender plants ‘bloom vigorously’ if you avoid gardening expert’s 3 ‘biggest’ mistakes (Image: Getty) Lavender is the perfect plant to give gardens or balconies a summer vibe with their superb purple blossoms and sweet scent. However, even these hardy shrubs have their pitfalls, and gardeners are being warned about some critical errors in nurturing them. A green-fingered expert has spilt the beans on the “biggest mistakes” you could make with this plant, helping to ensure your lavender thrives for years.

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com has dished out sage advice: “For lavender to grow healthily and bloom vigorously, there are three biggest mistakes you need to avoid when planting and caring for it.” Pruning mishaps top the list of botc.