"Kay Easton" wrote in message
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In article , Franz Heymann
writes

"Kay Easton" wrote in message
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In article , Franz Heymann
writes
We have a white flowering lilac which we have tried to deadhead
religiously
immediately after flowering. The tree is, however, by now so large
that
deadheading it completely is no longer an option for ancient folk like
my
wife and I.

Is it really necesary to do this chore, or is it an old wives' tale?

I don't head mine. They still flower.

Thanks, Kay. That is a great comfort. I am a great believer in
following
the kind of advice which recommends the omission of a prospective task.

You don't need to dig in compost either - or had you already worked that
one out? :-)

I have never, never dug any compost in. Mother nature provided worms for
that purpose. {:-))

Franz