The end of summer is when mums really hit their stride. Learn the best way to grow mums, whether as annuals or perennials, and find out how to care for them.
How to Care for a Potted Mum Plant: Zen Rial//Getty Images You'll find that garden mums thrive in containers. Whether they're placed in a simple clay pot or along the windowsill in a flower box, the right amount of soil, water and sun will help them grow. But keep in mind, re...
Southerners can enjoy the colorful displays of blooming mums twice yearly because the equal days and nights of temperature weather that cause mums to bloom happen in both the spring and the fall. Northerners must be satisfied with one show in autumn. Mums growing outdoors in Ohio. Credit: Cath...
I'm in a situation where we had invested in a large number of potted mums this fall, and am now not quite sure as to the best method of preparing them for winter. I have been told that one may store the plants after they dry out for the entire winter and should be able to re-e...
What to do with chrysanthemums when they finish flowering? Deadhead the plant. You can do this throughout the season, not just at the end. This can actually extend the bloom period. How do you keep chrysanthemums alive? Outdoors your mums need at least 18 inches of space all for themselves...
Moreover, remember that it’s best to plant mums in a sunny spot, especially if you plan on growing them outdoors. Hardy Chrysanthemums: Grooming and Maintenance When buds appear in the spring, prune your plants vigorously (or even mow them!) This will encourage more branching compact growth...
Here's everything you need to know about how to grow fall mums, including when to plant and care for chrysanthemums, how to pinch them back, and more!
Frost causes damage and even failure to many vegetable crops. But some crops will taste even better with frost. For instance, broccoli’s flavor improves if the plant has experienced a frost, and carrots get sweeter as the temperature drops. Root crops develop more sugars when the soil tempera...
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Since this is a desert species, keeping the dirt moist will cause the roots to rot. Limp or brown leaves also signal you've overdone the water. If you like, you can move the potted plant outdoors for the summer, but don't put it in direct sunlight right away. Gradually place it in...