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 ...

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 ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. We have a great many chrysanthemum plants in our yard. Those from the previous fall were not nearly as full as those new ones ...

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.

Deadhead container mums to get more blooms and extend color into fall. Don’t prune hardy mums in fall—wait until spring for better growth. Water well, give full sun, and wait for cooler temps before ...

Key Points Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots.In summer, ...

How can anyone resist a potted mum or two on the porch in the fall? But now that chilly nights are here, it's time to bring your mum indoors and give it TLC. Put the plant in a window where it gets ...