We all know that there is a specific kind of magic that happens when spring finally arrives. The world stretches awake, the soil softens, and suddenly every neighbor with a porch pot becomes a garden philosopher. But here’s the secret the seasoned growers know: your April garden dreams actually start now, while fall and winter…
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10 Flowers to Deadhead for Extra Fall Blooms
There’s nothing more satisfying than squeezing out every last drop of color from your garden before the chill of fall sets in. But here’s the secret veteran gardeners know: deadheading is your golden ticket to an encore show. By snipping off faded flowers, you’re telling your plants, “Nope, you’re not done yet—keep those blooms coming!”…