How to Prune Nandinas
Prune nandinas in mid to late winter.. Keep children and pet away from the nandina while pruning.. Get sharp bypass pruning shears and lopping shears.
Steps
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Prune nandinas in mid to late winter.
Prune nandinas in mid to late winter.
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Keep children and pet away from the nandina while pruning.
Keep children and pet away from the nandina while pruning.
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Get sharp bypass pruning shears and lopping shears.
Get sharp bypass pruning shears and lopping shears.
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Make cuts in a staggered, step-like formation.
Make cuts in a staggered, step-like formation.
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Prune the oldest or weakest branches first.
Prune the oldest or weakest branches first.
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Cut the stems in one-third lengths for a fuller look.
Cut the stems in one-third lengths for a fuller look.
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Cut just above a branch or leaf node.
Cut just above a branch or leaf node.
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Save some of the cut stems for floral arrangements, if desired.
Save some of the cut stems for floral arrangements, if desired.
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Fertilize the nandina after pruning.
Fertilize the nandina after pruning.
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Trace a 12 in (30 cm) ring around the base of the plant.
Trace a 12 in (30 cm) ring around the base of the plant.
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Sprinkle a 10-30-10 granular fertilizer onto the traced ring.
Sprinkle a 10-30-10 granular fertilizer onto the traced ring.
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Water the fertilizer to a depth of 8 inches (20 cm).
Water the fertilizer to a depth of 8 inches (20 cm).
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