Lavender is frequently hailed as one of the most low-maintenance plants you can add to your garden that adds both colour and gorgeous fragrance. But what if I told you that there was an even lower-maintenance alternative that doesn’t go woody either?
While I’m not saying you shouldn’t learn to grow lavender, I am saying that nepeta (commonly known as catmint) has a longer flowering period and is more forgiving of winter weather. You don’t have to worry about it going woody either.
If you’ve been looking for climate-resilient planting ideas in light of this summer’s heat, lavender is a great choice and a hallmark of Mediterranean planting ideas...
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