Don't wait until November to plant mums and asters. Buy them now or by mid-September, and plant them in your landscape. These fall bloomers need to have their roots growing and become established ...

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 ...

Chrysanthemums, or 'mums', are quite the controversial topic amongst flower growers, gardeners, and florists. The seventies 'chrysanth' is often thought of as a fairly ugly, prissy thing, with static, ...

Hello, Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners. Unfortunately, the drought has hung on here in the Valley as many counties are now classified a D-4 or Exceptional drought (per the USDA Drought Monitor).

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Well-pinched mums Q: I planted some mums that I bought last fall, and they’re growing well so far this spring. A friend told me I ...

Mums grow best in well-draining locations that receive at least six hours of sun per day. Areas with poor drainage or too much shade can make mums vulnerable to pests and disease. Many types of mums ...

Many colors of chrysanthemums bloom in pots at a greenhouse. - Bmanzurova/Getty Images Every fall, stores and greenhouses are bursting with fresh color from chrysanthemums. Often, they are treated as ...

As summer blooms fade from heat and drought, fall flowers step in to revive the garden. Nothing comes to the rescue like the bright, long-lasting chrysanthemum. Imagine growing spaces spilling over ...

Seeing chrysanthemums in bloom conjures thoughts of trick or treat and jack-o'-lanterns on a blustery day. That's because mums are still flowering in late fall, and some late-blooming forms are just ...

Mums can be overwintered indoors by allowing them to go dormant in a cool, dark location. To keep mums as houseplants, they need sufficient light, regular watering, and occasional fertilization.