1. deadheading - Noun
2. deadheading - Verb
deadheading
present participle of deadhead
The removal of dead flowers from a plant in order to encourage the growth of new ones, and to prevent the production of seeds.
The driving of an unladen vehicle, such as a bus with no passengers, in order to take it from one place to another.
Source: en.wiktionary.orgDeadheading is a rather distressing gardening term but it just means removing spent blossoms. Source: Internet
Petalless plants, like this ghost bramble, don't need deadheading and leaves last longer than briefly blooming blossoms. Source: Internet
The garden welcomed me with many blooms still yet to enjoy while I do the big task of deadheading the ones past their prime. Source: Internet