Chrysanthemums, commonly called by the nickname “mums,” are a popular fall flower that begins blooming in late summer or early autumn and can last until the frost hits. If you bring home some mums to ...

Perennial mums can return every year if they're correctly planted and cared for. Plant mums in spring so their roots can establish before winter, giving them time to grow strong. Add a layer of mulch ...

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 ...

As our gardens fade in autumn, many of us buy potted chrysanthemums for a final display of blooms that may last through an early frost. Can they have a lasting place in our gardens? It depends, ...

COLUMBIA, Mo. — Few flowers signal fall’s arrival more than the cheerful chrysanthemum, or mum, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein. Mums’ long-lasting blooms put on a ...

When spring rolls around and you're happily strolling the aisles of lush greenery at your local garden center, the desire to buy every beautiful plant you lay your eyes on is real. Mums (Chrysanthemum ...