A lavender hedge might be the perfect addition to your outdoor space if you love lavender and neat, orderly gardens. Almost as tidy as boxwoods but decidedly more colorful and fragrant ...

That's because lavender's growth habit makes it quite easy to gently trim and shape into a stunning informal hedge, and it's been used for just this purpose around the world for centuries.

He adds that the best time to start lavender seeds comes at the end of winter, suggesting January and March as the perfect ...