The worms have spent some time thinking about tasks in the garden throughout August. This month we’re enjoying the flowers … But as flowers fade, deadhead them, cutting back the stems to a leaf joint. You will find older flowers have tatty petals at the back. Deadheading regularly (weekly) will encourage plants to produce more flowers. Enjoy the #cartoons and the weather, this month!
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Deadheading
As flowers fade, deadhead them, cutting back the stems to a leaf joint. You will find older flowers have tatty petals at the back. Deadheading regularly (weekly) will encourage plants to produce more flowers.
Dahlias will continue flowering right up till the first frosts kill the plant. Don’t take the worm’s word for it… here are some experts for you to follow:
Gardener’s World – How to deadhead flowers in summer
Find out why deadheading spent flowers keeps plants blooming for longer, and how to do it!
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