In general, perennials don't need deadheading, but many can benefit from it. The frequency of deadheading depends on the plant and your gardening goals. Self-cleaning and re-seeding perennials don't ...

Affectionately named 'Busy Lizzie', impatiens are winsome, happy little flowers that, for many of us, conjure up nostalgic memories of days gone by. They're loved for their full-throttle flowering ...

Removing faded flowers stimulates more blooms on many plants. Deadhead flowers when they begin to wilt or fade. To deadhead effectively, remove the entire flowering portion, including any sepals or ...

Brenna Estrada, farmer florist at Three Brothers Blooms and author of Pansies: How to Grow, Reimagine, and Create Beauty with Pansies and Violas Angela Judd, certified master gardener, author of How ...

Regular deadheading ensures petunias will bloom all summer long. Most petunias will need to be deadheaded at least once a week. Adequate light, water, and fertilizer will also support prolific blooms.

Deadheading is one of those summer chores that you may be wondering why you need to do it. If you grow annuals, you are probably very familiar with deadheading your plants. A simple definition would ...

Question: Is it necessary or important to remove dead flowers after they bloom? Answer: Deadheading or removing dead flowers after they bloom will often improve the appearance of the landscape, ...

Dear Master Gardener: This is my first time growing roses. Am I supposed to deadhead the flowers if I want rose hips? Answer: Most roses will have new blooms continually throughout the summer if ...