Deadhead Right for Repeat Blooms | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Deadheading your flowers wrong? You’re probably missing out on repeat blooms all summer. Most people just pluck wilted petals, but that’s a mistake — the plant’s still nurturing seeds behind the flower. To keep blooms coming, snip the entire flower head back to a leaf or bud. Timing matters: do it as soon as flowers look tired, daily for fast growers, or weekly for slower ones. Skip it for seed-bearing plants like sunflowers or those meant to reseed. And don’t stress if you miss a day — it’s not a big deal. Plus, gardening’s a wellness win: it moves your body, boosts vitamin D, cuts stress…