Pinching flowers off pansies that have faded or wilted encourages them to….

Bloom longer. Fertilize with a 10-10-10 fertilizer. For granular fertilizer, use about one teaspoon per square foot of flowerbed. For liquid fertilizers, follow directions on label. Apply fertilizer at planting time and in late fall. You can apply it every 3-4 weeks during the growing season if you have poor soil or want a quicker-growing groundcover.