Daylily gardeners were thrilled when the first reblooming daylily plant hit the market in the 1970s. 'Stella de Oro', created by Walter Jablonski in 1975, was an immediate hit—not just for its new and ...

Q: I’ve read about deheading (or deadheading) spent rose blossoms. Is there a similar reason to cut the stalk of spent daylily flowers? A: Removing the old flowers (along with any unsightly flower ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Person deadheading roses in garden. - Mariia Boiko/Shutterstock Deadheading is a necessary task in the garden to keep plants ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at dgill@agcenter.lsu.edu. We put in a new St. Augustine lawn (Palmetto variety) in mid-May in Uptown New ...

Cutting back daylilies in the spring is better, as it gives them time to store energy in the fall. Spent foliage over the winter also protects the roots against cold. If you must cut back daylilies ...

Removing faded flowers stimulates more blooms on many plants. Deadhead flowers when they begin to wilt or fade. To deadhead effectively, remove the entire flowering portion, including any sepals or ...

One technique to enhance plant health and garden beauty is to deadhead your plants. Deadheading plants involves removing faded flowers, promoting new blooms, and cleaning up the plant’s appearance.

Daylilies are some of the easiest flowers to grow, and they put on a pretty spectacular show each summer. Although maintenance requirements are low, cutting back daylily plants once in a while will ...

Daylilies are a beautiful summer staple, perfect if you want to add a pop of golden yellow, burnt orange, or rustic red to your gardens. Unfortunately, once their bloom season comes to an end in late ...

Is deadheading my flowers really necessary? Are there some that should not be deadheaded? Deadheading annuals in most cases will lead to longer bloom time and encourage growth of the plant. Annuals ...