Chrysanthemums are a hardy perennial flower often sold as an annual for fall decor and container planting. Planting bare root mums in spring gives them time to get established for the fall blooming ...

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 ...

First, I want to state that I am not a gardener. I'd like to call myself a "lazy gardener," but that would be far too generous. Lazy, yes. Gardener, no. I buy plants and do a bit of transplanting here ...

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 ...