African daisies require occasional pruning to keep them in good shape and promote healthy growth. Here are steps to prune African daisies: 1. Pinch or deadhead the spent flowers: This helps to promote new blooms and keep the plant tidy. Simply pinch off the old flowers just below the blooms or use garden scissors to snip off the stem just above the foliage. 2. Trim back leggy stems: If some of the stems have become too long and leggy, it's best to prune them back. Use sharp pruning shears or scissors to cut back the stems to just above the foliage. 3. Cut back damaged or diseased branches: African daisies can be prone to diseases and pests, so it's essential to remove any damaged or diseased branches as soon as they are detected. Use sterilized pruning shears to cut back the affected branches to healthy wood. 4. Shape the plant: If the plant has become too bushy or unruly, you can shape it by selectively pruning back some of the branches. Aim to remove no more than one-third of the plant's total volume at any one time to avoid stressing the plant. Remember to water and fertilize your African daisies after pruning to help them recover from the stress of pruning.