At farmers markets and grocery stores, fennel bulbs are often sold with their long, leafy fronds still attached. Though most fennel sold today measures six to 12 inches, the plant can grow up to ...

Prune stems in the fall if the bloom is on new wood, to encourage new growth in spring. On the contrary, for plants that bloom on old wood, prune minimally just to control the growth.

If a plant doesn’t need pruning, don’t prune it just because it’s the right time. Also, gardeners tend to be reluctant to prune because we are often not comfortable with the process.