Dig a hole twice as wide as the pot, and place the plant in the hole so that the crown (where the roots meet the stems) are at ground level—and not any deeper! Backfill the soil, water, and mulch to ...

As the calendar turns from August to September, chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemum x morifolium), aka mums, start appearing in nurseries and garden centers. These plants are a staple in many landscapes in ...

Florist mums are typically grown as annuals, while garden mums can be overwintered in most areas. Planting garden mums early and adding mulch is the best way to overwinter these plants. If you don't ...

One sure sign that fall is near is garden centers beginning to fill with beautiful chrysanthemums — better known as mums. If you haven’t spotted them yet, you likely will soon. Mums aren’t all hype; ...

Gardeners have a lot of hope. Whether we are putting seeds in the ground, dividing and transplanting an overcrowded decorative grass, planting bulbs in the late fall, or trying out some new garden ...

Add a burst of fresh color to the fall landscape with mums. This traditional fall flower is still a favorite of many. These fall beauties come in a wide range of colors and provide weeks of floral ...

Every time Christine publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox! Enter your email By clicking “Sign up”, you agree to receive emails from ...

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 ...

It looks like we have freezing temperatures, or near freezing temperatures, in the not-too-distant future. So, if you, like many of us gardeners, have been lulled into a state of endless summer, there ...

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 ...