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Potted Lavender Needs More Sun

Emily's lavender in a glazed ceramic pot on a covered porch gets only 4 hours of sun. Lavender requires 6–8 hours of direct sun. Move to a sunnier location; water every 2 days is fine for pots. Insufficient sun causes legginess and fewer blooms.

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