How Do You Prune A Rosemary Bush?
Rosemary bushes can live for up to 15 years. They make a great addition to any garden and can be shaped into topiary. They also can grow to be quite large, so in addition to your usual snipping for culinary and crafting purposes, you may need to occasionally prune your rosemary bush to control its growth. Prune your rosemary in early spring or late fall. Clip the soft, new growth from the rosemary plant to use for cooking and to dry. You will want to wait at least two weeks before cutting any sprigs after pruning. Cut any straggling stems. These will be the larger stems that are growing beyond the main bulk of the bush. Start at the bottom of the bush and clip no more than 4 to 5 inches from the tips of the stems. This is for a full-grown rosemary bush. For young rosemary bushes, clip no more than 2 to 3 inches. Work your way around the bottom of the bush. Clip so that the bottom fourth of the bush is even all the way around. Move upward around the bush, clipping back slightly more tha
