Greater trochanteric pain syndrome is a condition that causes pain over the outside of your upper thigh (or thighs). The cause is usually due to inflammation or injury to some of the tissues that lie over the bony prominence (the greater trochanter) at the top of the thigh bone (femur).
Step 1. Prune your autumn sage twice a year in the late winter after all flowering has ceased and again in August to keep the plant more compact in size. Step 2. Shear the plant to just 4 inches above the crown during the winter pruning session. Clear away all of the cuttings to make room for spring growth to emerge.
Each plant and tree species has its own pruning requirements, timing, and technique. Many plants prefer to be pruned during the spring and fall, when temps are cool and thereâs plenty of moisture in the soil. But there are times when youâve just got to prune in summer. Jennifer Maxon, a California landscaper, says these situations beg for a good summer pruning: Hedges grow tall and look ragged.