Deadheading is a task at the top of many gardeners' to-do list at the end of each season. When flowers have finished showing off their colorful displays, it's time to remove their fading blooms to encourage further growth. It's quite a simple task, but there are a few common mistakes that result in more harm than good.
There are two main reasons for adding deadheading to your spring gardening checklist and summer gardening checklist. The first is to neaten up the appearance of plants by removing faded blooms, which can really make a difference to the overall aesthetic of a backyard. The second, if desired, is to prevent plants from producing seed. This, in turn, allows energy to be channeled into strong, new growth and more flowers for the season. It can also prevent new, unwanted plants from cropping up around your flower beds uncontrollably.
