Plants need a few simple things to thrive—sunlight, water and nutrients. Here are some helpful hints on how to keep them blooming longer, growing strong and looking stunning all season long.
2016 GARDENER'S IDEA BOOK
VIDEO: HOW TO TRIM PLANTS TO ENCOURAGE FURTHER GROWTH
VIDEO: HOW TO TRIM A HANGING BASKET
SLIDESHOW: HOW TO TRIM A LOW BOWL PLANTER
BEFORE & AFTER: PLANTER MAINTENANCE
See how trimming plants back in midsummer can result in fuller, lusher container plantings that last longer into fall.
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Get a step-by-step look at how to trim back overgrown plants in containers and keep them looking neat all season long.
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It might seem contradictory, but trimming plants back in summer encourages them to grow healthy new leaves and more flowers that bloom longer. See how it’s done.
Hanging basket plants actually love to get a haircut in midsummer. They’ll thank you with fuller growth and more blooms that last into the fall months.