Gail gave you the pruning info. I use that green garden tape to tie
with, one roll will go a long way and is strong but gentle. I wouldn't
use anything with wire in it. My wife was a "shy" pruner for years,
unfortunately I convinced her to prune strongly, now she is a real
madwoman with the clippers. Most advice is to prune about 1/3 per year,
this fits the plant's growth and renews the plant every three years.
Joe
Baytown TX