Q. What lavender would be
best for making a hedge? I just bought a home and heard lavender is a natural
repellent for scorpions and other insects. I'm trying to tackle my pest problems
and landscaping renovation at the same time.
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| 'Spanish Eyes' fernleaf lavender in a five gallon container in East exposure |
A. I think your selection
will be restricted more by what is available locally. Stay away from English
lavender in hot locations. English lavender would be better planted in the
north or east sides in some light shade. Spanish and French lavender are
generally more tolerant of the heat.
I am not sure what local nurseries are selling but
lavender has been planted in our climate without any difficulties. It is fine
in full sun but it may struggle in very hot locations such as against walls
west or south facing. These plants will appreciate amending the soil at
planting time.
Rock mulch is never a good
idea with lavender. Amend the soil with compost at planting time and cover
the surface of the soil with woodchip mulch. You might look for Rosemary and
neem oils as a spray deterrent for bugs as well.
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