How to prune garlic chives

Throughout the growing season; deadhead promptly after flowering in late summer. Cut all foliage back to 2–3 cm above soil with scissors or shears; the clump regrows within a few weeks. Snip off white flower umbels at the stem base before seeds ripen to prevent aggressive self-seeding across the garden.

2-3 hard cuts per season; divide clumps every 2-3 years. Garlic chives need regular trimming to stay productive and to prevent self-seeding, which can become invasive. Cut foliage back to about 2–3 cm above soil level two or three times during the growing season. Remove flower heads before seeds set unless you want to collect them. Clumps should be divided every 2–3 years.

Cut all foliage back to 2–3 cm above soil with scissors or shears; the clump regrows within a few weeks. Snip off white flower umbels at the stem base before seeds ripen to prevent aggressive self-seeding across the garden.