Pruning. Remove yellowed, browning or diseased leaves as soon as you notice them. Prune off flower stems by cutting them as close to the base of the plant as possible. Do this before flowers open or just after flowers open.

When should I cut back sage?

Early spring is a good time to cut back sage. If the leaves are cut before winter, the plant might have difficulty to get through the winter time. Now, in February, the shoots can be cut back to about 5 cm. After pruning, when the weather improves, the sage will get new sprouts and grow bushier.

How do you shape a sage plant?

Use sharp scissors or garden shears to cut back the stems on your sage plant, just above new growth. Plants that are allowed to grow tall will likely fall over and their bottom leaves will be damaged. Make sure that there are still shoots on the remaining stems, and trim them less to ensure this if necessary.