Tulips are beautiful but unfortunately don't last long and there is a simple task gardeners can do in May to help them last.
Those who love tulips likely know that the stunning spring-flowering plants typically last a mere three weeks before they begin to fade and perish.
Deadheading involves the elimination of seed pods which halts their development, leaving all remaining energy is focused towards the formation of new bulbs for the following year's flowering. Better yet, this straightforward task does not require the use of gardening tools such as shears - rather it merely necessitates the removal of decaying and deceased flower petals by hand.
However, it is crucial not to touch the stem or leaves of the tulip as this part of the plant fuels the flower's growth for the following year. Tulips utilise their leaves to generate energy, so trimming the foliage can risk the plant not re-growing the next year.
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