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GARDEN / A VISUAL GUIDE
Practical growing ideas for the space you have.
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Removing the terminal tip stops the downward flow of auxin. This awakens dormant buds at lower leaf joints, turning a single spindly shoot into two vigorous lateral branches.
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Position snips 1/8 to 1/4 inch directly above a leaf node on stems at least 6 inches tall. Avoid leaving long stubs that rot or cutting flush against the bud joint.
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For herbs like basil, trim above the second or third node. Always maintain 4 to 6 inches of green base foliage, and pinch out emerging flower buds immediately to preserve leaf flavor.
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For woody perennials like rosemary and thyme, limit harvesting to 20 to 33 percent of green growth. Never cut into bare brown wood, as it lacks buds and will die back.
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Trim early after dew dries to lock in peak essential oils. Stop pruning 30 days before the first frost, and disinfect shears with 70 percent isopropyl alcohol between pots.
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