Key Points Pick healthy mums early in the season—choose plants with tight buds, not full blooms.Decide between hardy mums for ...

Key Points Buy mums later in the season and choose plants full of unopened buds so they bloom longer.Give them a sunny spot, ...

Knowing how to deadhead mums can help prolong blooming and keep your plants looking their best all season long. Removing faded flowers (called deadheading) interrupts the plant's goal of making seeds.

As cooler temperatures arrive, it’s an autumn tradition to buy brightly colored pots of chrysanthemums to decorate your porch or patio or to fill window boxes and front door planters. These iconic ...