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 ...

Buying mums in bud instead of full bloom helps them flower gradually. Repot your mums into larger containers and place them where they get 4 to 6 hours of partial sunlight daily. Keep soil evenly ...

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 ...

The Penn State Extension of Berks County Master Gardeners will be featuring questions and answers to inquires received through their Garden Hotline. Q: I’ve never had luck getting my fall mums to come ...

A light frost in the fall can cause the buds and flowers of a mum to wilt. Covering potted or garden mums with cardboard boxes or fabric at night will help protect them from damage. Garden mums should ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Chrysanthemums brighten the entrance to Tower Grove Park on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2014. Photo by J.B. Forbes, ...

Mums were cultivated in China dating back to 1600’s B.C., where the plant was believed to have the power of life. Today its popularity makes it easily the queen of the fall garden. There are six types ...