Chrysanthemums, more commonly referred to as mums, are brightly-hued flowers that will bloom and thrive in autumn.

Ryan Pankau teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to make mums thrive in the garden Want your mums to bloom brighter ...

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 ...

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 ...

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As summer blooms fade from heat and drought, fall flowers step in to revive the garden. Nothing comes to the rescue like the ...

Mums could be the official flower of fall, but if you want those beautiful autumn blooms, here's what you need to know about pruning and deadheading.

Florist’s chrysanthemums flower in summer and autumn in a sunny, fertile border or in large pots, with some canes and string. They are especially good for cutting. They are actually robust – but some ...

Pruning is an important task to help ensure plant health and keep the perennial garden thriving. In my work as a professional gardener, I try to observe the recommended guidelines for pruning shrubs ...

When to divide — In Minnesota, early to mid-fall (September through mid-October) is ideal. Aim to divide perennials four to six weeks before the ground freezes, giving roots time to settle in before ...

Additionally, if plants are pruned too early in the fall, the plant may push out a final surge of new growth. Often this new ...

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