Mums like sun; they should get at least six hours of direct sunlight daily. Too much shade leads to leggy growth and fewer flower buds. Once they start blooming, they will last for four to eight weeks ...

If you prefer to set your plants into beds, work several inches of organic matter into the soil to loosen our clays and keep it friable for several years. Sphagnum peat moss works well, as will ...

Chrysanthemums, commonly called by the nickname “mums,” are a popular fall flower that begins blooming in late summer or early autumn and can last until the frost hits. If you bring home some mums to ...

Some plants need protection going into winter, especially mums, hybrid roses and strawberries. Here are some questions about these plants with answers from horticulturists at Iowa State University, ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When autumn arrives, few flowers signal the season like mums. Their vibrant colors and full blooms make them a favorite for porches, yards and seasonal displays. But according to ...

While potted mums are standard autumn decor, these perennials can also be planted. To enjoy your mums year after year, try this to preserve the plant's energy.

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 ...

Revive your porch pots with autumnal blooms like mums, black-eyed Susans, and pansies for vibrant fall colors.