Wondering what on earth you’re supposed to do with your herbs? Do you grow herbs at home? Want to know how to prune herbs for maximum results?  It doesn’t have to be complicated. I’ll break it down into simple steps you can use in your garden today. 

First off, pruning is totally optional. Some people say you have to do it, others never do it. So should you prune? If so, when, how often, and how much?  

As a general guideline, I’d recommend pruning at least once a summer. Ideally in early summer before your herbs start to flower. If you want you can prune your herbs again in fall, and even more often if you have a longer summer. 

This video walks through the simple steps on how to prune herbs. It tells you how often, lets you see how to prune in real time and learn some best practices. 

Click here to watch the video. 

This video walks through the general guideline on how to prune herbs that you grow at home. This is a great starting point for you if you’re just getting started with gardening. 

You can certainly learn more specific techniques for each type of herb, but you don’t have to. Following these simple steps will give you great results. 

And if you want more simple tips like this to make gardening easier, download this free guide. If you ever feel overwhelmed or like there’s so much to learn, this guide will help you with ways to make it easier and more enjoyable. 

Tell me, what herbs are you growing in your garden? Do you have a favourite recipe you love to make with your herbs?