As it warms up in Washington, D.C., the patio is calling my name. Heading out with a cool beverage, book in hand, and being surrounded by beautiful plants make for a perfect spring day. But the moment ...

One of the most common reasons lavender fails in the garden is that its feet are too wet. "Lavender is a drought-tolerant plant that needs lots of drainage,” Cox says. "It does not like to have its ...