Use sharp, clean pruning shears to trim rosemary. Begin pruning in late winter by removing dead branches from the plant. Then, in spring, cut one-third of your rosemary branches back until there is only one to two inches (2.5–5 cm) of leafy growth above the bare part of the stem. This will encourage additional branches …
Rosemary is a Mediterranean herb that needs very little water. This drought-resistant plant requires only 1 inch (2.5 cm) of water every 7 to 14 days. It is particularly important to pay attention to rainfall because natural rain is often enough to keep your rosemary plant healthy. If you’re growing rosemary indoors, give the plants …
Use sharp, clean pruning shears when harvesting rosemary. Don’t harvest rosemary from stems that are less than 8 inches (20 cm) long. When cutting, take only the tender part at the top of the stem, making sure to leave approximately 6 inches (15 cm) of the stem behind. Don’t cut your rosemary too close to …
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Grow rosemary in full sun for best results. 6–8 hours of sunlight ensures the best growth. This tender perennial can go right into the ground in a location that is sunny most of the day in many locations. If you have very harsh winters, plant your rosemary in a container and place it in a …
