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Kayleigh Dray

Should you deadhead annuals for more blooms? Experts share which flowers to cut back and which to leave alone

A garden with the view of a small patio area with a a pair of two seater outdoor sofas and potted hydrangeas.

Should you deadhead annuals? Well, let’s just say that Miley Cyrus might buy herself flowers, but you won’t have to if you make deadheading a part of your gardening repertoire!

Annual flowers, of course, are those that live for only one growing season – and while some annual flowers don't need deadheading (always a win for the lazier green-fingered types among us), the general rule of thumb is that most will.

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