@blueacregarden: Once the last petals drop, the real work begins. What you do now determines next spring's show (seriously!) First, deadhead the spent flowers. Snip the flower stalk down but leave the foliage completely intact. Those leaves are not just sitting there. They are photosynthesizing and sending energy back down into the bulb, recharging it for next year's bloom. This is the part where most people go wrong: they see the yellowing, floppy leaves and want to tidy up. Resist that urge. Do not cut the foliage. Let it die back naturally, which usually takes about six weeks after blooming ends. During that window, you can apply a light dose of fertilizer high in potassium and phosphorus to give the bulbs an extra boost. Once the leaves have turned completely yellow and pull away with no resistance, you can remove them. If your clumps are getting crowded and bloom quality is declining, late spring is also a good time to mark where you want to divide. You can lift and separate the bulbs in fall when you are doing your other planting. The short version: deadhead, feed, and then practice patience. Your future self will thank you next March. #daffodils #springgarden #gardeningtips #plants #tiktoklearningcompaign

Bethie | Master Gardener

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Tuesday 31 March 2026 11:10:00 GMT