Pruning guide
How to prune creeping winter savory
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Pruning creeping winter savory — FAQ
When should I prune creeping winter savory?
Early spring (tidy dead/damaged growth); lightly after summer flowering. Trim with small shears or scissors, removing spent flower tips and reducing leggy growth by up to one-quarter. Keep cuts within the green leafy zone.
How often does creeping winter savory need pruning?
Lightly once or twice a year; largely as needed. Creeping winter savory is a low, mat-forming subshrub that needs minimal pruning. Clip lightly after flowering to keep the mat tidy and encourage fresh leafy growth. Remove any dead or winter-damaged stems in early spring. Its naturally compact, creeping habit means heavy pruning is unnecessary and counterproductive.
How do you prune creeping winter savory?
Trim with small shears or scissors, removing spent flower tips and reducing leggy growth by up to one-quarter. Keep cuts within the green leafy zone.