PSA: Your lavender bush is probably getting too much water

I saw my neighbor in Phoenix drenching her lavender every day, and the whole thing turned gray and sad. I told her lavender is from dry places and needs way less, maybe a good soak once every two weeks in the summer. She cut back and now it's full of bees and smells amazing. What's a plant you see people fuss over too much?

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elliot6073mo ago

What about rosemary? I watched my mom kill three pots by treating it like a thirsty fern. It's another one that thrives on a bit of tough love and good drainage.

maxb463mo ago

So what's the best soil mix to keep it from getting soggy?

danielh812mo agoMost Upvoted

Rosemary actually needs less water than most people give it. The real killer is usually heavy soil that holds moisture. A gritty cactus mix with extra perlite works wonders.