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Eve Smallman

5 plants to deadhead in August so you can enjoy a gorgeous display of blooms

Three pictrues of flowers to deadhead in August - purple, yellow and red petunias, pink geraniums, and light and dark pink roses.

When it comes to gardening in the summer, deadheading is one of the most important tasks you can do, as it will ensure you have beautiful blooms for years to come.

“This redirects the plant's energy from making seeds back into growing more flowers, keeps your pots and garden beds looking tidy, and will prevent the plants from self-seeding all over, which leads to overcrowding,” explains Victoria Cummins, gardening expert at PlantWhisperer.

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