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Prune to Discourage Growth

best days to prune to slow growth, hands in blue gloves using pruning shears

Should I Prune My Bushes Today?

Pruning plants involves trimming away specific parts to promote healthier growth, enhance aesthetics, and control size. Proper technique and timing are essential for successful pruning. These are the best days for pruning to discourage growth, according to the Moon’s phases, positioning, and more.

Learn more about how and when to prune your plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs.

Best Days to Prune to Discourage Growth

Five Next Best Days

These are the next five best days to Prune to Discourage Growth, based on the Moon’s sign.

  • December 17, 2025
  • December 18, 2025
  • January 4, 2026
  • January 5, 2026
  • January 6, 2026
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Comments

<span>Deborah</span> Tue, 04/02/2024 - 18:16
While having a small yard business, I had forgotten about the Old Farmers Almanac, and everything I pruned came way too fast. I felt bad having to charge people for pruning bushes I did the week before, (as well as doing the same bushes week after week..) Everybody was happy when a pruning job would last 2-3 months. Saved my clients a bunch of money also!