From a tree’s point of view, fall is an excellent planting time—even better than spring. Many nurseries dig bare-root plants in the fall, sell some, and store the remainder through winter. Such plants are fresher in the fall, and the selection is better. Here’s everything you need ...
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!
It’s tempting to buy those huge beautiful fall mums you see during the autumn season, but in terms of longevity, the smaller spring mums are actually a better investment.The root system becomes stronger throughout the summer and fall, which increases a plant’s ability to survive the winter...
Potted mums, also known as chrysanthemums, start to dot store shelves at the very beginning of the fall. Most mums you purchase are considered to be hardy mums. That means that you can actually save or plant them in the ground for overwintering.See: “How To Save Mums – Keeping Your M...
When to plant Mums ©André Muller – stock.adobe.com Ideally, Chrysanthmums should be planted in the spring a few weeks after the last frost date. This gives them enough time to establish strong roots that can support lots of blooms come fall. However, they often aren’t available in ...
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...
Mums do well with division every 2 to 3 years.Remove the plant from the pot or soil, and remove the old growth.Cut the rest into sections, each of which has roots and several shoots. Plant them. When you first buy these flowers, they often come home rootbound. So give them a space...
How to Propagate Painted Daisy Like other perennials, you can propagate painted daisy by division. Dig up the clump in early spring or late fall. Using a sharp spade, cut the clump into three or four pieces with ample root systems attached to each. Replant the divisions at the same dept...
Learning how to make your own hanging baskets? We've got some tips and tricks (As well as where to buy FAKE hanging baskets!). Check it out! My friend, Laura, just decorated her front porch for fall and saidthese faux mums are the BEST!(Now, they're not quite “mums” but they'...
with mums doesn’t get down to the roots. When you water the plant, the water can run off the side and stick to the stems and the leaves of the plant. It doesn’t actually get down to the roots, so the soil around the roots can get dry very quickly—especially in a place like ...