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UNCOVERED: 11 plants you should deadhead now for a second bloom this summer | History Defined

Chelsea Garden Show 2023 cottage garden ideas.

Deadheading is one of the most important gardening tasks you can do and it’s actually the secret to having endless blooms in your garden. But if you’re not already familiar with the concept of deadheading, essentially deadheading is the process of removing dead or spent flowers from a plant. And in some cases, you might also need to remove damaged flowers or buds as well.

Not only does deadheading keep your plants looking their best but it also prevents damage occurring to the leaves underneath, keeps self-seeding plants under control and extends your flower display. And thankfully deadheading is a relatively easy gardening job.

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