Plant Deadheading

Plant deadheading is the practice of removing spent or faded flowers from plants to encourage further blooming, improve plant appearance, and prevent the plant from directing energy into seed production. This maintenance task is particularly important for annuals, perennials, and flowering shrubs that can produce more flowers with regular deadheading. Deadheading involves snipping or pinching off the spent blooms just above the first set of healthy leaves or buds. In addition to promoting more blooms, deadheading helps to tidy up the garden, reduce the risk of disease, and can prevent unwanted self-seeding in certain plants. Regular deadheading is an essential part of garden maintenance for keeping flowering plants looking their best throughout the growing season.