How to Prune Heather
Prune annually in the early spring after the last frost.. Use hand shears for smaller heathers.. Shape large beds of heather with hedge shears.
Steps
1
Prune annually in the early spring after the last frost.
Prune annually in the early spring after the last frost.
2
Use hand shears for smaller heathers.
Use hand shears for smaller heathers.
3
Shape large beds of heather with hedge shears.
Shape large beds of heather with hedge shears.
4
Disinfect your shears with rubbing alcohol before and after each plant.
Disinfect your shears with rubbing alcohol before and after each plant.
5
Remove old blooms that are withered and yellow.
Remove old blooms that are withered and yellow.
6
Make angled cuts about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the old bloom stalks.
Make angled cuts about 1 inch (2.5 cm) below the old bloom stalks.
7
Don't cut into the woody area of your heathers or it will not grow back.
Don't cut into the woody area of your heathers or it will not grow back.
8
Lift the tops of the plant to trim the undergrowth and prevent spreading.
Lift the tops of the plant to trim the undergrowth and prevent spreading.
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