The Chelsea Chop: How to Prune for Longer Blooms and Healthier Plants - Ep. 252

In this short and snippy episode, we dig into a classic gardening technique known as the Chelsea Chop. Named after the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show, this late spring/early summer pruning method can help home gardeners promote bushier growth, delay blooms for season-long color, and support pollinators with flowering perennials in the garden. If you’re looking to add more beauty to your veggie garden and boost the productivity of your perennials, this episode is your green-thumb guide to giving those flowers a haircut. Today on Just Grow Something we're talking: What the Chelsea Chop is and why it's done Ideal plants for the technique (Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Sedum, Phlox, and more) Different pruning strategies and how to choose the right one The timing of the chop based on your climate and plant maturity Benefits for both aesthetics and garden health (more airflow, fewer pests!) The Chelsea Chop is more than just a cut—it's a strategic move to shape your garden and support pollinators. Let's dig in! References and Resources: Save 20% on your new own-root rose plant atHeirloomRoses.com with code JUSTGROW https://heirloomroses.com RHS Chelsea Chop: https://www.rhs.org.uk/pruning/chelsea-chop BBC Gardener's World, How to Do the Chelsea Chop: https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/how-to-do-the-chelsea-chop/ Just Grow Something : https://justgrowsomething.com Just Grow Something Merch andDownloads : https://justgrowsomething.com/shop Just Grow Something Gardening Friends Facebook Group : https://www.facebook.com/share/g/18YgHveF5P/ Check out how you can become a patron on Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/JustGrowSomething Bonus content for supporters of the Podcast : https://buymeacoffee.com/justgrowsomething Amazon storefront : https://www.amazon.com/shop/justgrowsomething