Chrysanthemums reach their peak when most annuals and perennials are winding down for the season. That's what makes them such a popular fall flower. Here are questions and answers about mums from ...

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 ...

Chrysanthemums have become synonymous with autumn due to their fall-blooming flowers and range of beautiful colors such as burnt orange, red, and yellow. As such, some gardeners may be tempted to get ...

Q: I planted my garden mum in the flower bed last fall. What do I need to do to make it bloom well for this fall? A: Garden mums will get tall and leggy if not pinched back in spring and summer. Pinch ...

Q: Every year we buy a half dozen or so of mums in assorted colors. They are beautiful for that year, but never return the following year even though they are perennials. Help! What are we doing wrong ...

With the right care, perennial varieties will return every fall. Perennial mums can return every year if they're correctly planted and cared for. Plant mums in spring so their roots can establish ...

As soon as September arrives, the mum craze begins. The chrysanthemum IS the highlight of the garden this time of year. Many gardeners are frustrated with mums because many are planted in autumn, but ...