Deadheading helps keep plants vigorous

  • Deadheading garden plants like these spent roses will help keep them vigorous throughout the growing season. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services)
    Deadheading garden plants like these spent roses will help keep them vigorous throughout the growing season. (Photo by Todd Johnson, OSU Agricultural Communications Services)
A flowering bush or plant in full bloom looks beautiful in the landscape, but when the flowers begin to fade and wither, they should be removed to help other blooms take their place, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist. “This process is called deadheading and it’s good for the plant. Most annuals and many perennials will continue to bloom throughout…

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