Prune in spring or after flowering
Use clean, sharp pruning shears
Remove dead, damaged, or diseased stems
Cut back leggy growth by up to one-third
Trim just above a set of healthy leaves
Shape the bush lightly to maintain size
Avoid cutting into old woody stems without leaves
Remove crossing or crowded branches
Thin the center for better airflow
Harvest stems regularly to encourage bushier growth
Disinfect tools after pruning
Water the plant after pruning if the soil is dry