Pruning guide
How to prune water horsetail
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Pruning water horsetail — FAQ
When should I prune water horsetail?
Late spring to summer to control spread; remove dead stems anytime. Cut unwanted stems at water level or below with pruners. To restrict spread in containers or pond baskets, trim outer stems and remove any runners escaping the planting zone.
How often does water horsetail need pruning?
As needed for containment; light tidy-up once or twice per season. Water Horsetail rarely needs pruning as a decorative pond or marginal plant, but it can spread aggressively. Cut back or remove stems to contain spread in late spring or summer. Remove brown or damaged stems at the base anytime. Pruning does not harm the plant but is primarily a control measure.
How do you prune water horsetail?
Cut unwanted stems at water level or below with pruners. To restrict spread in containers or pond baskets, trim outer stems and remove any runners escaping the planting zone.