Tian'anmen Square streamlines holiday flowers for frugality (1/2)

A gardener trims plants at the Tian'anmen Square, a landmark in Beijing, capital of China, Sept. 13, 2013. Parterre decorations are usually an important part of preparations for the National Day, which falls on Oct. 1. This year, however, in a bid to implement the guidelines on curbing extravagance, the city government will slash its spending on decorations. National Day visitors to Tian'anmen Square will see smaller and simpler parterres than in previous years. (Xinhua/Wang Yueling)