Floral, fresh and delicate — growing lavender in containers is a great way to spread the ultra-fragrant herbs sweetness around your backyard. Potted plants are also ideal if you're working with a small landscape, or simply want to have the freedom of moving your blooms to different parts of your outdoor living space. They're also fantastic companion plants and its strong, yet alluring scent can keep those pesky pests at bay.
'Lavender's delicate purple flowers and silver-green foliage create a visually appealing addition to gardens and containers, adding elegance and a Mediterranean vibe,' says Laura Janney, a gardening expert and founder of The Inspired Gardening. 'Its exquisite purple flowers and delicious fragrance are known for their calming and soothing effects, often used in aromatherapy. The scent also repels mosquitoes and other pests while attracting bees and butterflies. Lavender symbolizes purity, tranquillity, and healing'.
