If you want pretty blooming mums in the fall, now is the time to plant them. Chrysanthemums, or mums for short, are photoperiodic, meaning they bloom in response to day length. As short-day plants, ...

A wise gardener once said, “Beginners worry about making plants grow. Experienced gardeners know the real trick is keeping them under control.” While gardeners love to commiserate about how many ...

It's funny how, on the one hand, you can't wait for the spring to fox-trot in and relieve you from the wintry drab. But once it does, the relief is quickly overcome by a feeling of overwhelm. After ...

Last week I discussed which perennials to divide and why we divide them. Today we’ll finish the subject. Most perennials grow from their crown and spread through roots or rhizomes. This characteristic ...

Chrysanthemums are a traditional fall flower. There are two types of mums, and selection should be based on the planned use for the mum. Garden, or hardy mums, are planted outdoors. Florist mums are ...

Q: I have a beautiful mum that grows to three feet wide. I am wondering about dividing it. It is pretty hardy, as I have had it for about four years. I prune it back at the end of June so it isn't too ...

Q: I have a beautiful mum that grows to three feet wide. I am wondering about diving it. It is pretty hardy and I have had it about four years. I pruned it back in late June so it isn't too wiry.