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### 🌿 Pro Tip: Shearing for a Big Boost
If your petunias start looking leggy or sparse in midsummer, don’t be afraid to give them a light haircut. Trim back ⅓ of the plant to encourage new, bushier growth. Afterward, water well and feed with a balanced fertilizer to encourage a fresh wave of blooms.
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### 💡 Bonus Tips for Blooms That Don’t Quit
* **Fertilize regularly:** Use a water-soluble fertilizer every 2 weeks.
* **Sunlight is key:** Petunias need **at least 6 hours of sun daily**.
* **Water smart:** Keep soil moist but not soggy. Water at the base to avoid fungus.
* **Choose the right variety:** Some petunias, like Supertunias or Wave petunias, are self-cleaning and require less deadheading — but even they benefit from occasional grooming.
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### Final Thoughts
It’s a small change that makes a **huge difference**: deadhead your petunias *the right way* by removing the whole flower and seed pod — not just the petals. With just a few minutes of care each week, your petunias will stay full, colorful, and bursting with blooms all season long.
So next time you’re in the garden, give your petunias a proper deadhead — and watch them come back better than ever.
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