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 ...

Prune hostas in fall after frost for tidy beds, but waiting until spring protects crowns and roots. In summer, remove dead or damaged leaves and spent flowers to keep plants healthy. Always cut with ...

Fall is a time when many gardeners look to replace summer-stressed plants with fall favorites. Chrysanthemums, asters, violas, pansies, and decorative pumpkins all make a grand appearance! But is ...

Spooky season has officially arrived, and you are probably busy transitioning your home into fall with autumnal colors and cozy looks. Spread the fall vibes to your yard with chrysanthemums, an iconic ...

Fall chrysanthemums, or “mums,” are a seasonal favorite that brings vibrant color to porches, patios and landscapes each year. Their colorful blooms range from sunny yellow and crisp white to autumn ...

Epsom salts add magnesium and sulfur, helping mums grow taller stems and fuller blooms. Mix one tablespoon per gallon of water and apply around the base, or sprinkle dry for slow release. Test soil ...

As the air grows crisp and the leaves shift crimson red and orange, chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum x morifolium) make their return as the hallmark flower of the fall season. Better known as mums, this ...

Question: I am ready to replant my nasturtiums for fall and winter. Is now the time to sow the seeds? Answer: Wait just a few weeks longer for more moderate weather to return and then start nasturtium ...