Tidy Up Time: Evergreen Trimming Tips Mid-summer is perfect for giving evergreens a light trim to keep them neat and in shape. A quick snip of soft shoots helps maintain structure without stressing the plant. ‣ Pittosporum ‘Golf Ball’ - A natural rounder! A quick trim keeps it perfectly shaped and compact. ‣ Euonymus ‘Emerald Gaiety’ - Lovely variegated foliage benefits from gentle clipping to encourage dense, tidy growth. ‣ Ajuga - Although low-growing, a light tidy of any long runners keeps bo