Take healthy, non-flowering lavender stems in late spring or early summer
Choose softwood or semi-ripe cuttings about 3 to 4 inches long
Cut just below a leaf node with clean, sharp scissors or pruners
Remove leaves from the lower half of each cutting
Dip the cut end in rooting hormone if desired
Fill small pots with a well-draining propagation mix
Make a hole in the mix and insert each cutting
Firm the mix gently around the stem
Water lightly to settle the soil
Cover with a clear plastic dome or bag if needed to retain humidity
Place in bright, indirect light
Keep the mix lightly moist, not wet
Check for roots after a few weeks by gently tugging the cutting
Transplant rooted cuttings into individual pots
Harden off young plants before moving them outdoors
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil
Water sparingly after planting
Propagate by layering by bending a low stem to the ground
Pin a section of stem under soil while keeping the tip exposed
Wait for roots to form, then cut the new plant from the parent
Divide mature plants only if they have multiple woody crowns and can be separated safely