Best Days to Prune to Discourage Growth

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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.

Five Next Best Days

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

  • December 28, 2024
  • December 29, 2024
  • January 24, 2025
  • January 25, 2025
  • February 20, 2025