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Out with the Old Blooms: Cleaning Up Your Summer Plants the Smart Way

Out with the Old Blooms: Cleaning Up Your Summer Plants the Smart Way

Amy Gray |

Listen up, Sprinkler Head. Your summer blooms gave it their all, but now they’re flopping like they just ran a marathon in the Georgia sun. It’s time to tidy up those tired plants and get your garden looking fresh and fall-ready.

Start with deadheading any faded flowers to encourage one last flush of blooms if your plants are still kicking. Next, pull out anything that’s totally done for the season. Compost the healthy stuff, and trash anything diseased. Your fall crops will appreciate a clean slate.

Don’t forget your irrigation setup while you’re at it. Redirect drip lines or adjust soaker hoses for the new layout. If you’re removing large summer plants, cap off unused emitters to avoid wasting water. Your system should work as smart as you do.

Cheap Sprinklers has easy add-ons and replacements to help you clean up your setup while you clean up your beds. Because a refreshed garden deserves a refreshed irrigation system.