Looking for a scented, flowering plant to create a hedge around your garden? Planning on planting in a sunny, well-drained area? Well, do I have the plant for you?!

French lavender, otherwise known as dentata lavender grows to around two metres tall (if left to its own devices), has long stems of blue flowers, and a lovely, sleep-inducing perfume.

It's grey/green foliage, pretty flowers and vigorous growing make it the perfect plant for hedging. And if straight perimeter hedging isn't your thing, this well-known lavender can be trimmed into any shape.

The other nice thing about the dentate variety is that it flowers in both winter and summer.

You can get French lavender seedlings in either of our two product ranges - Traditional Value or Pop'n'Grow.

Both seedling ranges are grown with strong individual root systems. But Pop'n'Grow seedlings are perfect for beginners and kids, because they're packaged in strong biodegradable pots that protect the roots, making them guaranteed to grow.

And, Traditional Value seedlings are perfect for the budget-conscious gardener because the seedlings are wrapped in recycled newspaper, so the value is in the plants and not the packaging.

So grab some plants when you're next at the supermarket. Alternatively, you can purchase our seedlings at Bunnings and The Warehouse, or from our online store. If you order six or more items online we'll also deliver for free to a non-rural address, or for just $4 to a rural address.

Next you need to find the right spot to plant. As I mentioned, lavender loves the sun and well-drained soil. It's also a fan of wide, open spaces. But be aware it's not a fan of overhead watering. This means it does well next to roses because it tends to like the same things as its thorny companions.

If you don't have much of a garden you can also plant lavender in a pot. It has a large spreading root system, so plant it in a pot big enough to accommodate its roots and leave a couple of inches to spare but not too big, as this scented plant prefers to grow in tight spots.

Once you've found the right spot for your lavender, simply dig a small hole (around 3cm deep) and place your seedling inside. If you're planting in a pot it pays to use a good potting mix so your seedlings get a good head start.

If you're planting in the garden add a bit of lime and a general fertiliser like Nitrophoska Blue. Once planted, layer newspaper around your seedlings and cover the newspaper with peastraw - don't worry about this if you're planting in a pot. The newspaper will prevent the seedlings drying out during the day and in between watering sessions.

Your flowers will be ready for picking when the plant hits around 200mm high, or in around eight weeks. Remember to keep it well pruned to encourage new growth.