If your lavender is struggling to flower, you may need to look at your soil. This herb prefers well-draining soil, which can be achieved with some additions.

Knowing the right soil set-up for herbs makes the chances of successful yields more likely, and rosemary likes specific conditions, which are easy to create.

CORVALLIS – Adding organic matter is the best way to improve nearly all kinds of soils. If you’re unsure if your soil needs amendments, take note if it dries and cracks in summer, drains slowly or is ...