Lavender Tips & Tricks: Tips: -plant in full sun, nothing less -plant in well draining soil (or roots will rot) -in the fall before snow comes, (pick out the leaves (or you will have dead spots) -snow on your lavender all winter is a GOOD thing (it acts as an insulator) -trim your lavender after it blooms (if you want the color in your garden or to save it for the bees) -trim your lavender when half the flowers have opened (if you are cutting for bouquets or crafts) Give your plants 3 years to m