It also prevents you from damaging the main branches of the bush if you get.

Prune indoor plants only if necessary, since they tend to stay smaller and more compact. Trim ungainly branches to smooth the shape of the plant. Reduce leggy stems to promote new growth.

Jul 09, Subscribe Now:bushleaning.bar?add_user=ehowgardenWatch More:bushleaning.bar you will prune potted gardenia in. Jan 04, Trim the branches by 2 to 3 inches just after flowering ends, from May to July. Do not prune any gardenia too late in the season, usually after August but as late as October in some areas. 96%. Jun 18, Pruning a gardenia every other year or so will be enough to keep its size manageable. You only need to prune enough to help your gardenia keep its appropriate size and shape.

Make sure that you use sharp shears when pruning your gardenia, as this will help to prevent jagged cuts which can lead to disease in your gardenia shrub.

Sep 21, Cut the ends of new growth limbs with pruning shears to decrease the horizontal size of a gardenia. Make the cuts a few inches from the tips to shorten them. If you leave more than 1/4 inch above a lateral branch, the additional length will die and will need repruning.