What To Do When Hanging Baskets Start Looking Tired in July – And How to Give Them a Refresh That Will Last Until Fall

Hanging baskets full of coral flowers, with a small coral-painted house in background.

The crescendo of many summer yards, hanging baskets bring color, height and a touch of creative drama to your outside display. From lining the porch, framing doorways to pepping up gazebos and pergolas, these elevated containers offer a brilliant opportunity to get creative with your planting.

However, even when filled with the best plants for hanging baskets many loose their floral oomph by July, struggling to prolong the show past midsummer.