Pineappleweed: when and how to prune

Pineappleweed: when to prune it?

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In August–September, if you want to stop it self-seeding too much.

What else to prune in those months? August · September

Pineappleweed: how to prune it?

1. Pull up spent plants before most of the seeds are ripe, if you want fewer seedlings.
2. If you want to keep it, leave some of the plants until the seed has dropped.
3. Dead plants can go on the compost heap, preferably before the seeds are ripe.
4. On a path there is nothing to do: trampling keeps it low by itself.

How much to cut, and how often?

• One pruning period a year: August–September.

What does it mean for wildlife?

• Don’t cut more than you need to: what stays standing gives insects and birds food and shelter.

Nearby: related pruning guides

Plant profile: Pineappleweed · Pruning calendar and basic rules