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Pruning Plants

In this category, you'll learn everything you need to know about pruning plants. This topic covers the proper timing, methods, and techniques, and also has tons of step by step tutorials.

Start by reading my ultimate Plant Pruning guide, then learn how to Sharpen your Pruning Shears.

Or dive deeper into trimming each of your favorite plants, like how to Prune Lavender plants, simple steps for properly Pruning your Roses, or how to Prune Tomatoes for maximum yield.

Pruning my pepper plant

How To Prune Peppers For Maximum Production (5 Steps!)

Date: February 23, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 2 Comments

Pruning peppers is easy to do, and it has many benefits for keeping your plants healthy, and maximizing their yields. In this post, I’m going to Continue Reading

How To Prune Hydrangeas

How To Prune Hydrangeas

Date: November 6, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 12 Comments

Pruning hydrangeas improves their shape, encourages new flowers, and increases the size of the blooms. But if you’re doing it for the first time, Continue Reading

How To Prune A Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)

How To Prune A Money Tree (Pachira aquatica)

Date: January 3, 2024 by Amy Andrychowicz | 6 Comments

Pruning a money tree helps maintain its size and shape while encouraging healthy growth. But if you’ve never done it before, you may feel Continue Reading

How To Prune A Wandering Jew Plant (Tradescantia)

How To Prune A Wandering Jew Plant (Tradescantia)

Date: August 1, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 6 Comments

Pruning a wandering jew plant is not difficult, but it can be intimidating for beginners who aren’t sure how to do it. So in this post, I'm going to Continue Reading

Pruning Rosemary To Promote Growth & Larger Yields

Pruning Rosemary To Promote Growth & Larger Yields

Date: September 7, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 4 Comments

Pruning rosemary is not difficult, and doing it the right way will ensure a healthy and highly productive plant. In this post, you’ll learn why, when, Continue Reading

How To Prune A Jade Plant

How To Prune A Jade Plant

Date: July 18, 2023 by Amy Andrychowicz | 8 Comments

Pruning jade plants is important in order to maintain their size, shape, and overall health. In this post, you'll learn why, when, and exactly how to Continue Reading

How To Prune Basil The Right Way

How To Prune Basil The Right Way

Date: July 26, 2022 by Amy Andrychowicz | Leave a comment

Pruning basil is simple, results in a bushier and healthier plant, and will also give you larger yields. In this post I'll tell you why and when to do Continue Reading

How To Deadhead Petunias By Pinching & Pruning

How To Deadhead Petunias By Pinching & Pruning

Date: July 18, 2026 by Amy Andrychowicz | 6 Comments

Deadheading petunias is important in order to keep them bushy and looking their best. In this post, I'll tell you why and when to do it. Then I will Continue Reading

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