There are so many plants you should deadhead in August to keep them blooming – and it’s likely that you’re already growing some of them in your garden.
Lots of plants can be cut back in August to encourage bonus flowers, but many annuals and perennials benefit from a lighter approach to keep them blooming through to the autumn months. That’s where deadheading comes into play – it’s a simple gardening technique that involves removing spent flowers to redirect the plant's energy into new flowers.
