How to prune berggarten sage

Early spring (March–April); light harvesting trims through summer. Stop pruning by early September.. In spring, cut back soft new growth by up to one-third using clean shears, shaping the plant and removing any dead or frost-damaged stems. Harvest by snipping the top 7–10 cm of shoots. Never prune into bare woody stems — always cut above visible green leaves.

Light harvest trims regularly through the growing season; main shaping cut once in early spring. Berggarten sage needs regular pruning to stay productive and to prevent it becoming a woody, bare-stemmed shrub. Trim new growth lightly throughout the season and cut back by up to one-third in early spring to encourage fresh leafy growth. Never cut into old hard wood, as sage rarely regenerates from bare wood. Avoid pruning after early September to prevent tender regrowth being caught by frost.

In spring, cut back soft new growth by up to one-third using clean shears, shaping the plant and removing any dead or frost-damaged stems. Harvest by snipping the top 7–10 cm of shoots. Never prune into bare woody stems — always cut above visible green leaves.