Can you revive woody lavender plants? If you left yours to its own devices over the winter months, that's likely the question ...

While considered low-maintenance, as rosemary ages, plants can become woody, leggy and sparse, especially if not regularly pruned. Do not assume, however, that your overgrown rosemary is a lost cause.

as willows contain natural rooting hormones that give other plants a boost. For woody herbs like lavender, sage, and rosemary, woody cuttings are rarely successful, but tip cuttings often root nicely.

Gardeners have been warned that lovingly nurtured lavender shrubs may only last two decades if cared for correctly. However, time can deliver a tough blow; about seven years in, you might notice ...