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 ...

Chrysanthemums are hardy, herbaceous perennials that generally bloom in our area from October to December. (Katherine Frey for Washington Post ) Although temperatures are still regularly reaching the ...

Buy mums later in the season and choose plants full of unopened buds so they bloom longer. Give them a sunny spot, frequent deep watering, and fresh soil in a larger pot or the ground. Florist mums ...

Ryan Pankau teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to make mums thrive in the garden Want your mums to bloom brighter and last longer? In this video, we’ll share simple and effective tips to ...

Autumn is finally here, which means it's time to give your fall garden a seasonal refresh. As the days cool down and the light starts to soften, summer's bold blooms will begin to fade—and that's your ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - When autumn arrives, few flowers signal the season like mums. Their vibrant colors and full blooms make them a favorite for porches, yards and seasonal displays. But according to ...

A porch is decorated for autumn with mums and other plants. - Seventyfour/Getty Images Who doesn't love mums in autumn? The beautiful fall-blooming flowers bring moody seasonal colors to your porch ...

It seems that everywhere you look in October you see chrysanthemums blooming. Widely available and relatively inexpensive, they are almost indispensable for providing quick color to the fall landscape ...

Mums are a beautiful addition to your fall garden. Make sure not to plant them in spots that are too shady, as they need full sun to thrive. Also, don't plant them in small pots, or in areas that are ...

As our gardens fade in autumn, many of us buy potted chrysanthemums for a final display of blooms that may last through an early frost. Can they have a lasting place in our gardens? It depends, ...