Rosemary Getting Too Big

[KallieLashay]

I was so happy that my rosemary made it through the winter! And now it is finally starting to grow, I know they can get really tall and wide, and I dont want that. Should I just keep trimming it?



Also I recently learned this trick: I took my other herbs and put them in decent sized containers and then burried the container in the garden. That way when winter comes I can pull them up and put them in my AMAZING greenhouse or inside.

 

[RonsGarden]

Rosemary lends itself well to pruning into various shapes.
You can safely prune/clip one third of the total green growth, and clip it regularly to maintain a shape you like!
You should have a look at some of the topiary and bonsai websites!
Here's a few basic sites for general care and suggestions:
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/herb/pruning-rosemary.htm
http://yardener.com/YardenersPlantHelper/FoodGardening/CulinaryHerbs/Rosemary/CaringForRosemary

 

[KallieLashay]

Thank you Ron!!!

 

[jbaby7162000]

Oh i never really knew wha trosemary was until this spring,my friend loves rosemaryu so he bought severl to put in the garden ,i just love the smell ,and i know ill love the cookign with it

 

[RonsGarden]

You're welcome Kallie!

 

[KallieLashay]

Hey Jbaby..I have one rosemary plant. I find that I dont use it very often. Actually I have given away more than I have kept. It's a nice smell but very sticky to the touch.

 

[Randy]

I have a couple of rosemary plants in a half-barrel and we use only a cmall portion of what is available also, but it sure is nice to walk out on the back porch and snip some off when we need it. I have never tried just pruning it, but it may come to that.