1) one lavender in a pot but seems to be growing lopsided. With a pretty lil flower to boot! Is it trying to get some sun? It was in a row between two grow bag rows. I've moved it since the pic was taken.
2) one lavender by itself, all neat and tidy
3) two or three in a box planter that seem a little unhappy. Should they be alone in their own pots? I get that. My solitude is for everyone's safety.
These gardening subreddits have been so helpful. Thanks in advance!!
by this_writer_is_tired
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My lavender leans to the south early in the season and straightens out later
1 it could be that the plant is leaning toward the sun. If you’re far enough north and/or it’s still cloudy this spring but will clear up later, it’ll right itself later in the season.
2 seems fine. Not focusing on flowers yet, which is fine.
3 looks like something happened to the roots. Maybe they dried out? Over and under watering can look similar above ground, because when roots rot, they can no longer bring water up to the leaves. Other context clues will tell you which it is.
I notice your soil mix has a lot of uncomposted woody debris. You may want to inoculate it with moist, decomposing wood filled with good soil bacteria, fungi, and bugs. They’ll break down the wood faster and make those nutrients available to the plants. Think of it like you taking a probiotic for gut health, or someone who’s mildly lactose intolerant being able to eat super aged cheese that the microbes have been working on for a while! Top dress the pot with the decomposing stuff or mix it into the top couple inches of soil. You can also stir it into a watering can, let it sit an hour, and then water your plants with that. When I use the last method, I dump the pieces on top of the soil when I’m done.
Another thing I noticed: You aren’t quite filling the pots with enough soil. It’s generally best to leave only a couple inches between the soil level and the top of the pot. Soil will settle over time, so fill a little extra. Eventually as you do more container gardening, you’ll get a feel for it.