In article , Sid
writes

Franz Heymann wrote in message
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"paul" wrote in message
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when and how hard should a lavender be trimmed back

I cut mine very hard back to the lowest sign of new growth in the autumn.

Franz Heymann

yeah, don't cut any old wood. I cut mine pretty soon after the flowers
finish.

Otoh, leaving the seedheads on till spring attracts flocks of
goldfinches and gives them valuable food over the winter.


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