Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot, and place the plant in the hole so that the crown (where the roots meet the stems) are at ground level—and not any deeper! Backfill the soil, water, and mulch to ...

Store-bought mums aren’t bred for the ground—they’re less hardy and often grow tall and leggy. If planting, cut back, fertilize, water weekly, and mulch roots, but expect them to act like annuals. For ...

Florist mums are typically grown as annuals, while garden mums can be overwintered in most areas. Planting garden mums early and adding mulch is the best way to overwinter these plants. If you don't ...

Q: I am starting to see mums for sale. Is it too early to plant? My husband and I are having a disagreement. He says they are annuals, and I say perennials. Who is right? A: Mums are definitely on the ...

It looks like we have freezing temperatures, or near freezing temperatures, in the not-too-distant future. So, if you, like many of us gardeners, have been lulled into a state of endless summer, there ...

As the air grows crisp and the leaves shift crimson red and orange, chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum x morifolium) make their return as the hallmark flower of the fall season. Better known as mums, this ...

Chrysanthemums reach their peak when most annuals and perennials are winding down for the season. That's what makes them such a popular fall flower. Here are questions and answers about mums from ...

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; ...

What to do with potted mums that have decorated a front porch when their intense flowers begin to fade? Even when blooms have senesced and their bright colors are gone, the flowers are turning brown ...