"Growing rosemary at home can be as rewarding as harvesting it to use in a variety of recipes - that is, if you keep it nice and healthy while it grows. Planting rosemary in your yard can be a fruitful endeavor. But to keep your rosemary plants in top shape, you can maintain them in a simple yet effective way: Pruning them regularly. If you've ever cultivated a rosemary bush only to notice it growing wild and developing dry,"
"woody stems, this isn't a healthy situation. Though lots of growth may seem like a good thing (and it can be, with the right maintenance), regular pruning - or cutting the plant back three to six inches - can encourage healthier, denser leaves to flourish. By pruning rosemary regularly with gardening shears, the plant is more likely to thrive. Plus, it looks more well-kept in your yard or by the kitchen window."
Regular pruning keeps rosemary healthy and encourages denser, more productive foliage. Cut back three to six inches after the plant finishes blooming, using gardening shears to remove damaged or dead branches. Prune at the end of spring or early summer so new growth has time to mature before winter freezes. Avoid pruning while the plant is still blossoming to prevent excessive, weak growth during the season. Excess cut stems can be propagated to produce new plants or hung to dry for long-term culinary use. Do not cut too far into the woody base.
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