Why you should consider lavender for your outside space as Britain’s climate changes – and three golden rules

WHAT’S the one plant that’s absolutely thriving in this heatwave? Lavender. Everywhere you look, there are purple blooms bursting forth and bouncing in the breeze. And there’s a reason for that. The plant is drought tolerant and enjoys dry, sunny conditions — plus it’s happy in poor soil and the bees adore it. You can...