deadheading

Question

Can I cut off dead flowers on plants after they are done flowering or do I have to wait till in the fall when I clean out the bed?? These are plants that are not like a marigold or petunia where you constantly pick off the dead flowers so that they will keep blooming. These plants flower, then are done for the season, such as hostas.

Answer 1

Yes, you can deadhead your flowers as the flowers fade anytime throughout the growing season. Many plants actually benefit from this.