Deadheading is an important chore that can make a big difference in plant health and the amount of blooms a plant produces.

While many plants benefit from deadheading for a tidier look, it’s not advised for false indigo (Baptisia spp.). Removing spent flowers prevents reblooming and eliminates seedpods, which add visual ...

Deadheading, the removal of spent blooms, encourages new growth and more flowers. Annuals like zinnias and marigolds benefit from frequent deadheading, while others like impatiens are self-deadheading ...

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When the calendar reaches August each summer, many flowering plants are near the end of the first act of the glorious show they orchestrate in our landscapes each season. This is the time when many of ...

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Impatiens need plenty of organic matter, and regular fertilizing will keep them looking full and lush. For container-grown ...

With fall approaching, annual flowers draw nearer to the end of their blooming lives. But by deadheading spent flowers, you may be able to squeeze some extra blooms from your plants. Deadheading ...

As summer approaches, it is likely that we will be getting a bit more rain. Maybe it’s time to consider putting in a rain-loving bedding plant that will fill your garden beds with colorful flowers all ...