Deadheading Technique #3: Pruning to a Lateral Bud

August 17, 2019 by Guest User in Summer Gardening, Perennial care

Another main deadheading technique that gardeners use is deadheading to a lateral bud/flower. This technique is really easy, once you know what you are looking for. So let’s start with the basics… what on earth is a lateral bud or flower?!

Deadheading Technique #2: The Haircut

July 27, 2019 by Guest User in Deadheading, Perennial care, Summer Gardening

We are still in the thick of summer deadheading- the constant attempt to tidy perennials, prolong their bloom or encourage a repeat bloom (depending on the perennial). If you like non-precise gardening tasks, this type of deadheading is for you!