‘Little and often’ is the best way to cut back petunias for neat plants that bloom all summer long

Purple, pink and white petunias flowering in pots on a fence.

If you want easy-to-grow and prolific-blooming plants that can provide pops of color all summer long, look no further than petunias. These hugely-popular fast-growing plants come in different sizes, textures, and colors and are highly versatile as part of any backyard idea.

Often grown as annuals, petunias can be successfully used in flower beds, containers, or hanging baskets. Their long flowering period is one of their great merits and regular pruning of petunias will keep them looking at their best for the entire season.