Pruning mums helps them grow fuller with longer-lasting blooms. Pinch tips at 4–6 inches tall, again at 12 inches tall, and stop about 100 days before bloom. Deadhead spent flowers once blooming ...

A beautiful collection of different colored mums in pots, including peach, maroon, pink, and purple - Bmanzurova/Getty Images While mums, or Chrysanthemum spp., are relatively easy to care for, they ...

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 ...

Epsom salts add magnesium and sulfur, helping mums grow taller stems and fuller blooms. Mix one tablespoon per gallon of water and apply around the base, or sprinkle dry for slow release. Test soil ...

Garden columnist Dan Gill answers readers' questions each week. To send a question, email Gill at [email protected]. I purchased a blooming potted chrysanthemum plant. How long do the flowers ...

Follow these care tips to keep your chrysanthemums happy and flowering for weeks on end. Chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum x morifolium), commonly called mums, are a must-have for autumn decor. They are ...

When most of us think about adding flowers to the garden, our minds naturally go to spring — the peonies, the tulips, the magnolias, and such. Maybe if we’re feeling unusually connected to the wee ...

One sure sign that fall is near is garden centers beginning to fill with beautiful chrysanthemums — better known as mums. If you haven’t spotted them yet, you likely will soon. Mums aren’t all hype; ...