Deadhead container mums to get more blooms and extend color into fall. Don’t prune hardy mums in fall—wait until spring for better growth. Water well, give full sun, and wait for cooler temps before ...

Enfield explains that florist mums, the kind sold in the houseplant section of your local grocery store, aren't meant to transplant at all. "Unlike garden mums, these are meant to grow inside as ...

Light frosts only harm blooms, but hard freezes can kill mum roots. Use mulch, covers, or shelter for protection; wait until spring to prune. Choose hardy mums for outdoor planting—florist mums need ...

Q: I have a beautiful mum that grows to three feet wide. I am wondering about dividing it. It is pretty hardy, as I have had it for about four years. I prune it back at the end of June so it isn't too ...

The following is from Iowa State University, Linn County Extension Master Gardener Intern, Jane Schildroth: Several people have mentioned lately that they wonder if the new “mum” they picked up at the ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. We have a great many chrysanthemum plants in our yard. Those from the previous fall were not nearly as full as those new ones ...

After this last hard freeze, I am hoping that the worst is behind us and we can confidently get out into the garden and whip things back into shape. While I realize February is still technically ...