Winter pruning keeps Russian sage compact and preps it for better blooms next summer. Cut stems between 8–18 inches during dormancy to spark fresh growth and keep it neat. Pruning boosts flowers, ...

Learn how to prune this evergreen woody shrub/subshrub. Evergreen woody shrub/subshrub autumn sage (Salvia greggii) really benefits from late winter pruning, both for looks and long-term good health.

See where to cut back old stalks on perennial mealy blue sage. See where to cut back old stalks on perennial mealy blue sage (Salvia farinacea) as new growth emerges in late winter. The same technique ...