How to prune asparagus fern 'sprengeri'

Early spring for rejuvenation; light tidying year-round. Cut individual long or yellow stems down to the soil with scissors or small pruners. For a spring refresh, reduce the longest one-third of stems to near the base, which promotes bushy regrowth. Always wear gloves to avoid the small hidden thorns.

Light tidying monthly; harder spring cutback annually. Asparagus Fern 'Sprengeri' benefits from regular light pruning to control its vigorous trailing stems and keep it looking full. Cut back overly long, scraggly, or yellowing stems to the base. In spring, a harder cutback of up to one-third of stems rejuvenates the plant. Wear gloves — stems have small thorns.

Cut individual long or yellow stems down to the soil with scissors or small pruners. For a spring refresh, reduce the longest one-third of stems to near the base, which promotes bushy regrowth. Always wear gloves to avoid the small hidden thorns.