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  March 1. Buy Although Rosemary can be planted in the garden almost all year I prefer to buy in the spring and allow the new plant to adjust to the elements gradually. Also, the there always the best selection of plants at the nurseries in early sping. 2. Plant Planting in early spring allows the plant to acclimate gradually before the harsh summer weather. Rosemary likes full sun. 3. Prune Clip rosemary any time of the year to use. Rosemary is often used in topiary forms. Clip as needed to keep in shape.

  May 1. Water Rosemary is pretty drought tolerant but both too much and too little water can damage the plant. The best method to water is during the growing season water deep and allow the plant to dry out between waterings.

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! March Although Rosemary can be planted in the garden almost all year I prefer to buy in the spring and allow the new plant to adjust to the elements gradually. Also, the there always the best selection of plants at the nurseries in early sping.

  Plant When's a good time to plant this plant or bulb? Any special planting instructions? March Planting in early spring allows the plant to acclimate gradually before the harsh summer weather. Rosemary likes full sun.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? May Rosemary is pretty drought tolerant but both too much and too little water can damage the plant. The best method to water is during the growing season water deep and allow the plant to dry out between waterings.

  Prune When's a good time to prune this plant? How about deadheading, pinching back, trimming or any other grooming? Any special requirements? March Clip rosemary any time of the year to use. Rosemary is often used in topiary forms. Clip as needed to keep in shape.