To test soil drainage, dig a hole 12 wide by 12 deep in.

Prune Texas sage shrubs lightly during the growing season to encourage foliage production and increase branching. Step 2 Pinch off the soft tips of the branches as they appear. Remove just the soft, newly emerged foliage no more than 1 or 2 inches from the tips of the branches.

Selectively pruning Texas sage allows the shrub to develop a more natural look. This pruning method is a good choice for informal or wildflower gardens. Selective pruning involves cutting branches.

You want to sort through their stems and select the tallest one-third of the stems.

Mar 01, You may be wondering when should I prune my flowering shrubs? Well, Texas Sage and all Leucophyllum species can be severely pruned back in March as well as Oleanders. I do not recommend pruning them back severely in the summer months as they may not be able to grow back while dealing with the stress of the treegrinding.barted Reading Time: 5 mins.

Apr 09, Keep pruning to a minimum once annually, but a good rejuvenation prune every five years will enhance the plant’s appearance. Texas root rot is a common issue but only occurs in high nitrogen soils that do not percolate.

In areas where rains are prolific, plant the shrub in a raised bed to avoid any root rot treegrinding.barted Reading Time: 3 mins. Feb 09, Try pruning up to a third of a shrub.

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For a more natural shape, snip branches individually at varying heights. Then in late spring, early summer, prune again, if necessary. You also can prune Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins. Aug 13, Texas Sage do not require pruning, however respond very well to it. I prune mine a little annually in early spring for shaping purposes. Damaged or stray branches that are spoiling the shape of the plant can be removed any time of year.

Dec 25, If so, when and by how much? A: You can take up to one-third of the stem growth off a Texas purple sage (ceniza), and late January or early February would be Estimated Reading Time: 6 mins.

Aug 17, Taking Cuttings from Texas Sage Plants Texas sage is so easy to propagate from cuttings that you can start a new plant nearly any time of year. Many experts advise taking 4-inch (10 cm.) softwood cuttings after blooming ends in summer, but you can also take hardwood cuttings while the plant is dormant in late fall or treegrinding.barted Reading Time: 2 mins.