Beginner success with Lavender — here is what helped

As a complete beginner I was nervous about starting with Lavender. It turned out to be more forgiving than I expected, as long as I paid attention to mulching around the base annually to feed and retain moisture.

I grow mine in a large container for a terrace or courtyard which is working really well. permanent woody structure providing year-round garden framework was a genuine surprise — I didn't expect it to look or perform like that. autumn berries and foliage colour has been the highlight so far. My biggest mistake early on was ignoring leggy and open growth habit from insufficient light, which I'd recommend addressing immediately.