As the landscape transitions from summer to fall, it’s a good time to accomplish some tasks including starting to cut back and clean up some perennials. It’s also never too early to start thinking about next season. One of the garden maintenance tasks I like to do is to deadhead self-seeding perennials and spread them to other parts of the garden.
The two easiest plants to do this with, this time of year, is Echinacea and Rudbeckia. This two plants add a lot of star power to the summer garden. They also happen to be plants that self-seed readily. The video shows me cutting off the spent flower heads and spreading them to other parts of the garden. If you’re looking for free plants, this is by far the easiest way to get more plants. Yes, you can divide these plants but why take out a shovel when you can spread them with a pair of pruners.
If your looking for more Echinacea and Rudbeckia in your garden, give it a try. It’s easy and free! what’s better than that?
