Eager gardeners have been urged to think twice before reaching for their shears this month.
Those who have had colourful tulips and daffodils blooming have been advised to show restraint.
Judith Cox from Gardening Calendar explained: “I know it is tempting to cut daffodils and tulips down, but try to resist. You can cut the spent flowers, but don’t cut the leaves.
“The leaves are feeding the bulbs and are very important to the health of the plant.”
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The spring blooms have a tendency to spread their seeds haphazardly across gardens, potentially creating untidy clusters in awkward spots.
While cutting off the flower heads post-bloom might seem like an immediate fix, it halts seed production, meaning the floral display may not return next month.
Both flowers rely on a period of energy accumulation after flowering – a crucial step for nurturing next year’s growth.
Judith warned that snipping the foliage too soon could lead to a barren season without blossoms, the Mirror reports.
Judith said the best approach was to have some patience and allow tulips and daffodils to wither away naturally. This typically happens around late June.
Those who want to create bigger blooms next spring should consider deadheading your tulips and daffodils.
Judith said: “This year I am determined to do my best to deadhead my flowers.
“If you take off the dead flowers, you will get more and more flowers.”
The technique is simple – gardeners just need to gently remove the flower petals just above the leaf line, ensuring the stem and foliage remain undisturbed as they continue to nourish the bulb.