Common Mistakes Everyone Makes When Deadheading Flowers
By JENNY LYNCH
Too Far Down
When deadheading, you should only cut about ¼ inch above the leaf node. Cutting farther down the stem can result in unintentional damage, such as removing new growth.
If a plant is already stressed due to other issues, make sure you're letting them come back to life before deadheading, as the recovery process can add to the stress.
Seed saving is great, as you can also choose seeds from your healthiest and most attractive flowers, allowing you to reproduce a better flower patch the next year.
Collect ornamental seed pods and heads to use for arts and crafts. Globe thistles offer cute blue pompoms, and the spiked heads of sea holly turn to shimmery silver.