Prune to Encourage Growth

best days to prune to encourage growth, hands pruning a house plant

Should I Prune My Roses Today?

Pruning isn’t just about tidying up your garden—it’s about timing! According to traditional lore and The Old Farmer’s Almanac’s Best Days calendar, pruning during specific Moon phases can actually encourage stronger, more vigorous growth. Whether you’re trimming fruit trees, roses, or shrubs, discover the best days to prune to promote lush new growth and healthier plants.

Pruning is a gardening practice that involves selectively cutting away branches or parts of a plant. It helps control shape and size, and promotes overall plant health and productivity. These are the best days to prune your plants to encourage growth, according to the Moon’s phase, positioning, and other factors.

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

The Best Days to Prune for Growth

Five Next Best Days

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

  • December 27, 2025
  • December 28, 2025
  • January 23, 2026
  • January 24, 2026
  • January 25, 2026

Comments

<span>Barbara Mashburn</span> Tue, 04/08/2025 - 10:49
Thank You so much. I have always used The Almanac for planting and harvesting. Happy Blessed Mother's Day 💐 to You All 🌹.
<span>Sda</span> Tue, 01/21/2025 - 16:31
Thank you so much! Following Mother Nature always gets the best results. ;-) Cheers!
<span>Barbara Mcdaniel</span> Mon, 05/20/2024 - 08:27
I wanted days to trim plants in May. Instead I got June and December Big waste of time.
<span>Bob</span> Sun, 08/03/2025 - 19:16
Prune what? Say apple trees early spring or late winter. Every plant is different ! Hedgehogs I do every month