Pruning Lavender in Spring

Pruning lavender in spring is essential to encourage healthy growth, shape the plant, and prevent it from becoming woody. Here's how to do it:

Step-by-Step Spring Pruning Guide:

1. Wait for new growth:
   Start pruning when you see new green shoots emerging from the base of the plant (typically mid to late spring).

2. Use sharp, clean shears:
   This ensures clean cuts and reduces the risk of disease.

3. Remove dead wood:
   Cut out any brown, dry, or dead stems entirely—these won’t regrow.

4. Shape the plant:
   Trim back about one-third of the plant’s height, cutting just above the new green growth.
   Do not cut into old, woody stems that have no green growth—lavender rarely regrows from bare wood.

5. Maintain a mounded shape:
   Keep the plant dome-shaped to help it grow evenly and resist splitting in the middle.

6. Clean up debris:
   Remove all trimmings and dead material from around the base to prevent mold or pests.