By Debbie Post, Nebraska Extension Master Gardener
Deadheading is a gardening term that defines the process of removing faded or dead flowers from plants helping to promote new growth, a healthier plant, and improved reflowering blooms. It is a simple process, as the bloom fades, pinch or cut the stem below the spent flower and just above the first set of full, healthy leaves.
When are you encouraged not to deadhead? At the end of your desired growing season, heads can be left on to spread seed for the next year.