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 ...

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 ...

Keep your flowers blooming longer and your garden a bit tidier with deadheading. Removing faded flowers can promote repeat bloom on some plants, encourage fuller, more compact growth, and tidy up the ...

Keep blooms in your garden well into fall. The end of summer may seem like a slow time in the garden as heat stresses plants, bloom production begins to reduce, and growth begins to slow, but it’s the ...

Closeup of pinkish-white hibiscus flower with long red stamen. - Tomekbudujedomek/Getty Images The striking flowers of hibiscus (Hibiscus spp.) are a summertime delight. With eye-catching colors ...

Plant grasses in spring or fall and use mulch to help them thrive. Both evergreens and grasses are easy to care for and work ...

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 ...

One of the first gardening tasks that children — or any beginner — can enjoy is removing spent flowers in the garden. It's rewarding to make the plant immediately look better. But what other benefits ...

Across the country, pansies are a staple for their long-lasting flowers and easy care. For nonstop blooms and healthier ...

Keep your flowers blooming longer and your garden a bit tidier with deadheading. Removing faded flowers can promote repeat bloom on some plants, encourage fuller, more compact growth, and tidy up the ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - If your once beautiful flowering plants are looking tired, some seasonal attention can encourage new blooms and more color through a process called deadheading. Plants like geraniums ...