Pruning mums helps them grow fuller with longer-lasting blooms. Pinch tips at 4–6 inches tall, again at 12 inches tall, and stop about 100 days before bloom. Deadhead spent flowers once blooming ...

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 ...

We have a great many chrysanthemum plants in our yard. Those from the previous fall were not nearly as full as those new ones planted last fall. They appeared more 'spindly," being taller and thinner ...

Light frosts only harm blooms, but hard freezes can kill mum roots. Use mulch, covers, or shelter for protection; wait until spring to prune. Choose hardy mums for outdoor planting—florist mums need ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ah, chrysanthemums — the bright blooms that signify the last call for warm weather and the waning amount of long, sun-filled days. But did you ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Chrysanthemums brighten the entrance to Tower Grove Park on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 29, 2014. Photo by J.B. Forbes, ...