Find out when and how to deadhead mums so they continue blooming as long as possible.
Removing faded flowers (calleddeadheading) interrupts the plant’s goal of making seeds.
Begindeadheading mumsas soon as the first blooms begin to fade.
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Exactly when that is depends on the types of mums you’re growing and your growing zone.
The best practice is to deadhead mums frequently, snipping off flowers just as they start to fade.
Place the blades of your tool into the solution for at least a minute.
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Then rinse them off with clean water and wipe them dry.
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How to Deadhead Mums
After grabbing your clean snips, its time to start deadheading.
Watch your fingers as you deadhead mums.
Its easy to get into a rhythm and cut a fingertip with sharp snips.
Wearinggardening glovescan help protect your hands.
Deadheading Tips
Make deadheading your mums easier and more effective with these tips:
