Yes, faded blooms can be snipped off to keep the plant not only tidy but re-blooming as well. Just check the soil and make sure the flowers are not drooping due to lack of water or too much water - sometimes we over-water potted plants and the roots begin to rot. Than the plant \"droops\" and looks like it needs water when in fact it has had too much to drink. Poke your bare finger into the soil and water when the top one inch is dry. You should be able to move your potted plants outdoors for the summer soon. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti