2016 GARDENER’S IDEA BOOK

BEFORE & AFTER: PLANTER MAINTENANCE

See how trimming plants back in midsummer can result in fuller, lusher container plantings that last longer into fall. Pause/Play the slideshow in the bottom right-hand corner.

SLIDESHOW: HOW TO TRIM A LOW BOWL PLANTER

Get a step-by-step look at how to trim back overgrown plants in containers and keep them looking neat all season long. Pause/Play the slideshow in the bottom right-hand corner.

VIDEO: HOW TO TRIM PLANTS TO ENCOURAGE FURTHER GROWTH

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.

VIDEO: HOW TO TRIM A HANGING BASKET

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.