Top Reasons To Grow Lavender

Lavender…Yes, today we are talking about the top 10 reasons why having lavender in your gardens is one of the best ideas yet! There are so many different health benefits to having lavender around the garden and house, that you can’t go wrong will adding this plant to your garden!

Let’s get started!

LAVENDER IS BEAUTIFUL

Besides being easy to grow, lavender is also beautiful! It is a lovely plant to have around, in your backyard or your front yard.It looks it’s great as a border or walkway plant, and will cheer up any outdoor space that it’s planted in. Just walking by lavender plants makes you happy!

LAVENDER IS GOOD FOR BEES (AND OTHER POLLINATORS)

If you’ve ever been around when lavender is blooming, you know how well it attracts bees! In a time when bees are in decline, this is a good thing! Besides bees, it also attracts butterflies, hover-flies, and other beneficial insects.

LAVENDER REPELS BAD BUGS

Just like mint, lavender also repels the bugs that you don’t want around. What a great two for one deal! It keeps mosquitoes, flies, and moths at bay, and is a common ingredient in natural and homemade bug sprays. It even repels fleas and ticks, making it great to have around your furry friends.

LAVENDER IS MEDICINAL

Lavender is an amazing medicinal plant. It’s lovely scent is calming and relaxing for the mind. It is also anti-septic and anti-inflammatory, making it a great addition to an herbal salve. It is known for helping to heal burn and bug bites.