Prune for a garden in bloom: The double life of meadow sage

At first glance, it can be mistaken for heather. However, meadow sage is much more impressive and easy to care for. How can you take care of it and make it bloom twice? Just one simple gardening trick is enough.

Do you want your garden to look impressive but don't have much time? You should choose beautiful-looking plants that don't require too much maintenance.

In this group, you will definitely find meadow sage, which resembles heather but has the advantage of being more impressive in size. This plant can reach up to 70 centimetres in height, is strongly branched, and has spike-like inflorescences that can be pink, purple, blue, or white.

Although meadow sage is frost-resistant, it prefers highly sunny spots. As for the soil, it tolerates a wide range of pH levels but grows nicely in moderately fertile and calcareous soil. You only need to water it for a few weeks after planting (in spring or fall) and during periods of drought.

If you consider all these factors, meadow sage can grow continuously for years. But it's worth learning one more care tip to make your plant bloom twice.

At the turn of August and September, you may notice the inflorescences fading. Then you should cut them (about one-third of the stem), and there's a high likelihood that colourful flowers will reappear in the fall and beautifully decorate your garden. The trick is simple and definitely worth the minimal effort.